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RX55 UVK

2005 Ssangyong Rexton

Purple Diesel 2696cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

67,444 mi
Last recorded67,444 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Ssangyong Rexton71,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX55 UVK
MakeSsangyong
ModelRexton
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,696cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2023 67,444 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

chassis corroded from front to back

Pass 16 Aug 2022 64,778 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2022 64,733 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Aug 2021 62,997 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine components

Pass 4 Aug 2020 61,602 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine components

Fail 4 Aug 2020 61,602 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine components

Pass 5 Aug 2019 59,653 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine components

unable to check outer sills plastic covers fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2018 56,327 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Restricted view of engine bay cover fitted

Restricted view under vehicle under trays fitted

Unable to check outer sills plastic covers fitted

Fail 22 Aug 2018 56,325 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Restricted view of engine bay cover fitted

Restricted view under vehicle under trays fitted

Unable to check outer sills plastic covers fitted

Pass 30 Aug 2017 52,950 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine components

unable to check outer sills plastic covers fitted

Fail 29 Aug 2017 52,950 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine components

unable to check outer sills plastic covers fitted

Pass 1 Aug 2016 50,391 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine components

unable to check outer sills plastic covers fitted

Pass 30 Jul 2015 46,824 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Unable to check outer sills plastic covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Jul 2015 46,824 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Unable to check outer sills plastic covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Aug 2014 42,730 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 39,156 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 39,156 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 36,325 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 36,260 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 31,677 miles

lower and second nearside rear position lamp will not light.

Pass 15 Nov 2010 27,922 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 23,468 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 19,496 miles

How Reliable is the Ssangyong Rexton?

Based on 87,133 MOT tests across 7,290 vehicles.

68.5%
Pass Rate
6,818
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
7,290
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 3,903
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,587
fog lamp not working 3,114
position lamp(s) not working 2,335
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,005
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RX55 UVK is a 2005 Ssangyong Rexton in Purple with a 2,696cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2005 Ssangyong Rexton models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 71,642 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ssangyong Rexton fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 3,903 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RX55 UVK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ssangyong Rexton typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Ssangyong Rexton is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RX55 UVK registered?

RX55 UVK is a 2005 Ssangyong Rexton, first registered on 28 December 2005.

Is RX55 UVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX55 UVK shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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