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SP55 CYT

2005 Ssangyong Rexton

Silver Diesel 2696cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

55,955 mi
Last recorded55,955 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Ssangyong Rexton71,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP55 CYT
MakeSsangyong
ModelRexton
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,696cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2018 55,955 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

fuel tank damp

Pass 25 Aug 2017 55,357 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 55,342 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement both inside drums (3.5.1k)

rear brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking pipe at flexi (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Aug 2016 54,860 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 54,088 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2014 52,769 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

plastic covers on sills

Fail 25 Aug 2014 52,769 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

plastic covers on sills

Pass 7 Aug 2013 49,244 miles

breather pipe to o/s/f hub broken

Fail 7 Aug 2013 49,244 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Outer 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)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

breather pipe to o/s/f hub broken

Pass 2 Aug 2012 44,125 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 38,242 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 38,242 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 31,335 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 25,393 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 25,392 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 19,561 miles

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

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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SP55 CYT is a 2005 Ssangyong Rexton in Silver with a 2,696cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SP55 CYT, 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 SP55 CYT registered?

SP55 CYT is a 2005 Ssangyong Rexton, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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