2018 SsangYong Rexton · 1,228 MOT tests
2018 SsangYong Rexton reliability
2018 SsangYong Rextons fail 21.2% of first MOT tests, 32% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 5 Rexton years (1,228 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all SsangYong Rextons: 35.6%)
- 21.2%
- first-time fail rate (all SsangYong Rextons: 35.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 32% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5
- 42,671
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,228
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2018 against the years either side
- 2017 cars: 64% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does better)
- 2019 cars: 20% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does worse)
- Weak spot: steering, 4.3% of tests fail here (1060% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 60% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2018 car carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
Common problems
What fails on a 2018 SsangYong Rexton
Fail rate by area
- Brakes8.6%
- Suspension4.4%
- Steering4.3%
- Tyres3.8%
- Lights and electrics3.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1.3%
- Seat belts and airbags1.1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 6.6%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 3.09%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Coil spring fractured or broken 2.28%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.3%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 0.9%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 0.81%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Common advisories
Brake pads wearing thin (16.86%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (10.91%) · Brake discs showing some wear (4.23%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (3.58%) · Suspension ball joint slight play (2.61%) · Track rod ball joint slight play (2.36%)
Is a 2018 SsangYong Rexton reliable?
2018 SsangYong Rextons fail 21.2% of first MOT tests, 32% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 5 Rexton years (1,228 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2018 SsangYong Rexton MOT?
Most often brake pads worn below 1.5mm (6.6% of tests), track rod end ball joint excessively worn (3.09% of tests), coil spring fractured or broken (2.28% of tests).
How many miles should a 2018 SsangYong Rexton have done?
At its MOT aged about 5, a typical 2018 SsangYong Rexton shows 42,671 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2018 car?
A car first registered in 2018 carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
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