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VX55 KCV

2005 Ssangyong Rexton

Silver Diesel 2696cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

135,457 mi
Last recorded135,457 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Ssangyong Rexton71,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX55 KCV
MakeSsangyong
ModelRexton
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,696cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2018 135,457 miles

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

all of the brake pipes are covered in underseal

exhaust slight leak of gases

Pass 9 Nov 2017 129,406 miles

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

brake pipes are slightly corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2016 121,748 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 114,019 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 106,840 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

exhaust is slightly deteriorated

rear brake pipes are slightly corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2013 99,986 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

handbrake lever high but not at full travel

Fail 12 Nov 2013 99,986 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

handbrake lever high but not at full travel

Pass 6 Nov 2012 91,186 miles

exhaust has been repaired

Pass 14 Oct 2011 77,833 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 67,730 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 57,905 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 2 Oct 2009 57,798 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 26 Sep 2008 46,876 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 KCV is a 2005 Ssangyong Rexton in Silver with a 2,696cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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

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