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VU18 OPY

2018 Ssangyong Rexton

Grey Diesel 2157cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,132 mi
Last recorded91,132 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 Ssangyong Rexton41,753 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU18 OPY
MakeSsangyong
ModelRexton
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,157cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 91,132 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively towbar (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 83,822 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2024 83,813 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective not retracting (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn slightly on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn slightly on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 77,095 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2024 77,095 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 68,285 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2023 68,169 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 56,505 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 45,057 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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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VU18 OPY is a 2018 Ssangyong Rexton in Grey with a 2,157cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2018 Ssangyong Rexton models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 41,753 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 VU18 OPY, 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 8 years old, this Ssangyong Rexton is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was VU18 OPY registered?

VU18 OPY is a 2018 Ssangyong Rexton, first registered on 7 March 2018.

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