2016 SsangYong Rexton · 1,284 MOT tests
2016 SsangYong Rexton reliability
2016 SsangYong Rextons fail 37% of first MOT tests, 74% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 5 Rexton years (1,284 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all SsangYong Rextons: 35.6%)
- 37%
- first-time fail rate (all SsangYong Rextons: 35.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 74% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- 56,300
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,284
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2016 against the years either side
- 2015 cars: 60% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does worse)
- 2017 cars: 64% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does worse)
- Weak spot: steering, 8.1% of tests fail here (805% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: tyres, 41% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2016 car carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
Common problems
What fails on a 2016 SsangYong Rexton
Fail rate by area
- Suspension15.4%
- Lights and electrics15.1%
- Brakes11.1%
- Steering8.1%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.4%
- Tyres3.6%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 6.78%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 6.31%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Ball joint dust cover no longer sealed 4.6%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the joint, speeding wear, so the joint may need replacing later.
Registration plate lamp not working 3.74%
A dark number plate lamp makes the plate hard to read at night, which is illegal and must be fixed.
Rear fog lamp not working 3.19%
A failed rear fog lamp reduces visibility in fog and leaves you less visible to following traffic, so repair it.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 2.88%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (12.93%) · Brake pads wearing thin (10.59%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (8.49%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (8.41%) · Track rod ball joint slight play (4.75%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (3.04%)
Is a 2016 SsangYong Rexton reliable?
2016 SsangYong Rextons fail 37% of first MOT tests, 74% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 5 Rexton years (1,284 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2016 SsangYong Rexton MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (6.78% of tests), track rod end ball joint excessively worn (6.31% of tests), ball joint dust cover no longer sealed (4.6% of tests).
How many miles should a 2016 SsangYong Rexton have done?
At its MOT aged about 7, a typical 2016 SsangYong Rexton shows 56,300 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2016 car?
A car first registered in 2016 carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
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