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VX55 KCG

2005 Ssangyong Rexton

Maroon Diesel 2696cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

121,872 mi
Last recorded121,872 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Ssangyong Rexton71,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2022 121,872 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 18 Jul 2022 121,685 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box broke at either end (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure centre box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 113,491 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear reflector damaged

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 107,553 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2019 106,227 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2019 106,226 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 99,968 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2019 99,965 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 91,382 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2018 91,380 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 79,588 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 74,788 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 74,788 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 69,442 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 65,089 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 60,264 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 60,167 miles

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 54,876 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 54,856 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 43,525 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 36,247 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 31,148 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 KCG is a 2005 Ssangyong Rexton in Maroon with a 2,696cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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

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