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VX55 KBV

2005 Ssangyong Rexton

Black Diesel 2696cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2025
Tests28 (15 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate53.6%

Mileage

129,976 mi
Last recorded129,976 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Ssangyong Rexton71,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX55 KBV
MakeSsangyong
ModelRexton
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,696cc

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MOT History

15 pass 13 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2024 129,976 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2024 129,974 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Bonnet secondary securing device inoperative

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 May 2024 129,933 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective no beam pattern, low output (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board box broken (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail support (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2023 128,532 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear slight corrosion inner sill

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Rear exhaust tip corroded / missing

brake pedal slightly spongy

steering rack gaiters perishing

Fail 31 Dec 2022 128,519 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

genrall under body corowded

Fail 15 Dec 2022 128,507 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Rear exhaust tip missing

Pass 24 Dec 2021 126,885 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

engine management light on

exhaust tip missing

Fail 20 Dec 2021 126,885 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

engine management light on

exhaust tip missing

Pass 23 Dec 2020 124,677 miles

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

exhaust tip missing

Fail 9 Dec 2020 124,677 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

exhaust tip missing

Pass 11 Dec 2019 121,743 miles

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

exhaust tail pipe missing

Fail 27 Nov 2019 121,733 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

exhaust tail pipe missing

Pass 27 Nov 2018 119,679 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 119,678 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 115,540 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Nov 2017 115,464 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

strong fumes under bonnet

Pass 4 Nov 2016 109,193 miles

Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened front to rear (3.6.A.3)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

brake pedal has diesel

Fail 20 Oct 2016 109,161 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front too rear (3.6.B.2c)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

brake pedal has diesel creep

Pass 6 Oct 2015 103,532 miles

front prop worn

Fail 6 Oct 2015 103,532 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front prop worn

Pass 2 Oct 2014 95,618 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 95,596 miles

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 84,503 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 84,503 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 76,895 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 63,425 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 40,331 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 23,134 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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VX55 KBV is a 2005 Ssangyong Rexton in Black with a 2,696cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.6%.

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 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 VX55 KBV, 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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VX55 KBV is a 2005 Ssangyong Rexton, first registered on 29 November 2005.

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