2017 SsangYong Rexton · 1,581 MOT tests
2017 SsangYong Rexton reliability
2017 SsangYong Rextons fail 29.9% of first MOT tests, 64% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 5 Rexton years (1,581 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all SsangYong Rextons: 35.6%)
- 29.9%
- first-time fail rate (all SsangYong Rextons: 35.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 64% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- 48,449
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,581
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2017 against the years either side
- 2016 cars: 74% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does better)
- 2018 cars: 32% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does worse)
- Weak spot: steering, 5% of tests fail here (796% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: tyres, 36% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2017 car carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
Common problems
What fails on a 2017 SsangYong Rexton
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics10.6%
- Brakes10.1%
- Suspension9.9%
- Steering5%
- Tyres3.6%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.6%
- Body, chassis and structure2.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 4.3%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Coil spring fractured or broken 4.11%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 3.73%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Registration plate lamp not working 3.29%
A dark number plate lamp makes the plate hard to read at night, which is illegal and must be fixed.
Ball joint dust cover no longer sealed 2.66%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the joint, speeding wear, so the joint may need replacing later.
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 2.28%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (11.83%) · Brake pads wearing thin (10.94%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (7.15%) · Track rod ball joint slight play (3.54%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (3.48%) · Brake discs showing some wear (2.97%)
Is a 2017 SsangYong Rexton reliable?
2017 SsangYong Rextons fail 29.9% of first MOT tests, 64% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 5 Rexton years (1,581 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2017 SsangYong Rexton MOT?
Most often track rod end ball joint excessively worn (4.3% of tests), coil spring fractured or broken (4.11% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (3.73% of tests).
How many miles should a 2017 SsangYong Rexton have done?
At its MOT aged about 6, a typical 2017 SsangYong Rexton shows 48,449 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2017 car?
A car first registered in 2017 carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
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