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VU16 DVJ

2016 Ssangyong Rexton

White Diesel 2157cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

86,677 mi
Last recorded86,677 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Ssangyong Rexton48,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU16 DVJ
MakeSsangyong
ModelRexton
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,157cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 86,677 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above chassis rail o/s/r wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 82,490 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 79,116 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 76,908 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2022 76,870 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords In a tread. 255/60r18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn on edge. Dot 01/21 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 25 Oct 2021 68,024 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm 255/60r18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Dot 39/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Dot 39/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Dot 39/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 29 Sep 2020 55,359 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four, close to or on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Sep 2020 55,359 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))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant level below minimum

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four, close to or on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 32,969 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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VU16 DVJ is a 2016 Ssangyong Rexton in White with a 2,157cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 VU16 DVJ, 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.

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VU16 DVJ is a 2016 Ssangyong Rexton, first registered on 8 March 2016.

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