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SA16 XLN

2016 Ssangyong Rexton

Silver Diesel 2157cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

78,759 mi
Last recorded78,759 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Ssangyong Rexton48,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA16 XLN
MakeSsangyong
ModelRexton
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,157cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 78,759 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2025 73,411 miles

Advise high level brake light not working

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 65,774 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 59,750 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 54,582 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jun 2022 54,582 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 48,140 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 42,919 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2020 42,919 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 35,726 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 35,726 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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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SA16 XLN is a 2016 Ssangyong Rexton in Silver with a 2,157cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2016 Ssangyong Rexton models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 48,328 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SA16 XLN, 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 10 years old, this Ssangyong Rexton is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SA16 XLN registered?

SA16 XLN is a 2016 Ssangyong Rexton, first registered on 22 April 2016.

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