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VX55 KCE

2005 Ssangyong Rexton

Maroon Diesel 2696cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

111,064 mi
Last recorded111,064 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Ssangyong Rexton71,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX55 KCE
MakeSsangyong
ModelRexton
Year2005
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,696cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2020 111,064 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security offside rear chassis box section and nearside rear chassis box section (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking (secondary brake) (secondary) brake grabbing slightly nearside rear and offside rear (1.3.1 (c))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint nearside steering joint (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear suspension corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear underside corroded from front to rear

Pass 13 Oct 2018 93,221 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 87,745 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 87,685 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 81,795 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 77,001 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 77,001 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 68,340 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Oct 2014 68,339 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 60,552 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 52,235 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Oct 2012 52,235 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2011 34,953 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 34,953 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 33,391 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 28,460 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 22,786 miles

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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 KCE is a 2005 Ssangyong Rexton in Maroon with a 2,696cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 VX55 KCE, 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 KCE is a 2005 Ssangyong Rexton, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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