At a Glance
The Ssangyong Rexton has 38 identified common problems across 3 generations, with the Mk1 (2002-2012) being the most affected generation and brakes the most common problem category. Based on 61K MOT tests from DVSA data.
Problems are patterns in the DVSA data that occur significantly more often on a specific model than the UK average — confirmed at 99% statistical confidence. Read our DVSA MOT data methodology →
Below: generation-by-generation comparison of Ssangyong Rexton common problems, MOT failure types, and pass-rate data drawn from DVSA records. Click any generation to see fuel- and engine-specific fault patterns, mileage-banded repair guidance, and the most common MOT failures testers record.
MOT Tests & Failures by Generation
Ssangyong Rexton generations by MOT tests, failures, and identified problems from DVSA data
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Most Common Ssangyong Rexton MOT Failures
Every reason Ssangyong Rexton vehicles fail their MOT, ranked by frequency. Select an individual year to see only that year’s failures, or stay on ‘All time’ for the combined picture across our 20 years of DVSA data. Scroll inside the table for the full list.
| # | Failure | % of failures |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brake hydraulic component worn | 9.39% |
| 2 | Number plate lamp not working | 8.08% |
| 3 | Suspension joint or bush worn | 7.39% |
| 4 | Wiper blades deteriorated | 7.16% |
| 5 | Exhaust system fault | 5.93% |
| 6 | Brake pads or linings worn | 5.91% |
| 7 | Tyre tread depth below limit | 5.46% |
| 8 | Brake performance below minimum | 3.81% |
| 9 | Driveshaft fault | 3.35% |
| 10 | Track rod end worn | 3.25% |
| 11 | Coil spring broken or corroded | 3.15% |
| 12 | Windscreen washer not working | 2.90% |
| 13 | Rigid brake pipe corroded or damaged | 2.86% |
| 14 | Parking brake performance below minimum | 2.37% |
| 15 | Tyre condition | 2.27% |
| 16 | Brake disc or drum worn | 1.79% |
| 17 | Stop lamp not working | 1.48% |
| 18 | Ball joint dust cover split | 1.23% |
| 19 | Headlamp fault | 1.14% |
| 20 | Airbag warning light on | 1.13% |
| 21 | Headlamp aim defect | 1.05% |
| 22 | Front lamp not working | 1.04% |
| 23 | Shock absorber worn or leaking | 1.02% |
| 24 | Windscreen damage affecting view | 0.94% |
| 25 | Parking brake condition | 0.84% |
| 26 | Indicator fault | 0.80% |
| 27 | Position lamp not working | 0.70% |
| 28 | Front suspension fault | 0.69% |
| 29 | Suspension mounting corroded | 0.68% |
| 30 | Chassis condition | 0.67% |
| 31 | Seat belt condition | 0.64% |
| 32 | Rear fog lamp not working | 0.62% |
| 33 | ABS fault | 0.62% |
| 34 | Rear lamp not working | 0.58% |
| 35 | Battery loose or leaking | 0.52% |
| 36 | Compression ignition emissions above threshold | 0.51% |
| 37 | Vehicle structure corrosion | 0.43% |
| 38 | Mirror damaged or missing | 0.43% |
| 39 | Spark ignition emissions above threshold | 0.36% |
| 40 | Front suspension joint worn | 0.35% |
| 41 | Fog lamp not working | 0.32% |
| 42 | Brake lever fault | 0.30% |
| 43 | Steering rack fault | 0.30% |
| 44 | Power steering pipe or hose leaking | 0.28% |
| 45 | Body corrosion or damage | 0.27% |
| 46 | Suspension arm worn or corroded | 0.24% |
| 47 | Brake cable, rod, lever or linkage fault | 0.24% |
| 48 | Horn not working | 0.22% |
| 49 | Wheel bearing worn | 0.20% |
| 50 | Brake fluid leak | 0.19% |
| 51 | Suspension linkage fault | 0.18% |
| 52 | Propshaft fault | 0.17% |
| 53 | Flexible brake hose damaged | 0.16% |
| 54 | Spring mounting corroded | 0.16% |
| 55 | Steering lock fault | 0.13% |
| 56 | Tyre pressure monitoring system fault | 0.13% |
| 57 | Electrical wiring fault | 0.12% |
| 58 | Handbrake lever fault | 0.11% |
| 59 | Brake caliper fault | 0.11% |
| 60 | Headlamp levelling device fault | 0.11% |
| 61 | Dashboard warning lamp fault | 0.11% |
| 62 | Power steering ram fault | 0.10% |
| 63 | Tyre size or type not matched | 0.10% |
| 64 | Anti-roll bar worn or corroded | 0.09% |
| 65 | Brake fluid level low or contaminated | 0.08% |
| 66 | Brake pedal movement restricted | 0.08% |
| 67 | Fuel tank corroded or leaking | 0.08% |
| 68 | Electrical switch fault | 0.07% |
| 69 | Spare wheel fault | 0.07% |
| 70 | Brake pedal fault | 0.07% |
| 71 | Fuel pipe corroded or damaged | 0.06% |
| 72 | Rear suspension fault | 0.06% |
| 73 | Subframe corrosion or damage | 0.06% |
| 74 | Towbar fault | 0.06% |
| 75 | Rear fog lamp warning light fault | 0.06% |
| 76 | Tyre valve stem damaged | 0.06% |
| 77 | Tailgate damaged or insecure | 0.05% |
| 78 | Boot lid damaged or insecure | 0.05% |
| 79 | Electronic stability control fault | 0.05% |
| 80 | Engine oil leak | 0.05% |
| 81 | Steering free play excessive | 0.05% |
| 82 | Steering operation fault | 0.05% |
| 83 | Exhaust leak | 0.04% |
| 84 | Bonnet catch or hinge fault | 0.04% |
| 85 | Suspension linkage attachment bracket or mounting corroded | 0.04% |
| 86 | Front passenger door fault | 0.04% |
| 87 | Steering arm worn | 0.04% |
| 88 | Rear reflector damaged or missing | 0.04% |
| 89 | Brake fluid warning light on | 0.04% |
| 90 | Bumper damaged or insecure | 0.04% |
| 91 | Drag link end worn | 0.04% |
| 92 | Driver airbag fault | 0.03% |
| 93 | Reversing lamp not working | 0.03% |
| 94 | Brake fluid reservoir fault | 0.03% |
| 95 | Handbrake cable fault | 0.03% |
| 96 | Catalytic converter efficiency low | 0.03% |
| 97 | Electric power steering fault | 0.03% |
| 98 | Handbrake fails on gradient | 0.03% |
| 99 | Passenger seat fault | 0.03% |
| 100 | Transmission oil leak | 0.03% |
| 101 | Suspension retaining or locking device fault | 0.02% |
| 102 | Driver door fault | 0.02% |
| 103 | Fuel hose damaged or leaking | 0.02% |
| 104 | Power steering pump fault | 0.02% |
| 105 | Body security fault | 0.02% |
| 106 | Brake air or vacuum system fault | 0.02% |
| 107 | Electronic braking system fault | 0.02% |
| 108 | Front fog lamp not working | 0.02% |
| 109 | Driver seat fault | 0.01% |
| 110 | Hydraulic brake cylinder fault | 0.01% |
| 111 | Steering column fault | 0.01% |
| 112 | Tie bar or rod worn or corroded | 0.01% |
| 113 | Brake servo fault | 0.01% |
| 114 | Fuel cap damaged or missing | 0.01% |
| 115 | Speedometer fault | 0.01% |
| 116 | Steering box fault | 0.01% |
| 117 | Subframe mounting corroded | 0.01% |
| 118 | King pin or swivel pin worn | 0.01% |
| 119 | Brake back plate corroded or damaged | 0.01% |
| 120 | Hydraulic fluid leak | 0.01% |
| 121 | Additional braking device fault | <0.01% |
| 122 | Body strengthening plate corroded | <0.01% |
| 123 | Brake master cylinder fault | <0.01% |
| 124 | Brake pressure or vacuum buildup insufficient | <0.01% |
| 125 | Indicator warning light fault | <0.01% |
| 126 | Passenger airbag fault | <0.01% |
| 127 | Steering wheel damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 128 | Window damaged or won't operate | <0.01% |
| 129 | Axle corroded or damaged | <0.01% |
| 130 | Engine mounting worn or broken | <0.01% |
| 131 | Hazard warning light fault | <0.01% |
| 132 | Seat belt or padding damaged | <0.01% |
| 133 | Suspension rod worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 134 | Suspension unit fault | <0.01% |
| 135 | Universal joint worn | <0.01% |
| 136 | Wheel hub fault | <0.01% |
| 137 | Brake clevis joint worn | <0.01% |
| 138 | Brake relay lever fault | <0.01% |
| 139 | Exhaust heat shield or sound insulation damaged | <0.01% |
| 140 | Headlamp washer not working | <0.01% |
| 141 | Loading door damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 142 | Main beam warning light fault | <0.01% |
| 143 | Mirror or camera fault | <0.01% |
| 144 | Panhard rod worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 145 | Passenger compartment corrosion | <0.01% |
| 146 | Reversing lamp switch fault | <0.01% |
| 147 | Steering drive system fault | <0.01% |
| 148 | Steering intermediate drop arm worn | <0.01% |
| 149 | Steering lock stop fault | <0.01% |
| 150 | Steering shaft fault | <0.01% |
| 151 | Step damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 152 | Torque or reaction arm worn | <0.01% |
| 153 | Trailing arm worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 154 | Undertray damaged or missing | <0.01% |
| 155 | Bonded suspension condition | <0.01% |
| 156 | MacPherson strut worn | <0.01% |
| 157 | Steering coupling worn | <0.01% |
Showing all 157 reasons — scroll inside the table for the full list.
Ssangyong Rexton MOT Failures by Category
Total MOT failure occurrences for the Ssangyong Rexton, grouped by category. Same data as the failures table above — just sliced by category instead of fault title. Hover a slice for the top failures in each category.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most common Ssangyong Rexton problems?
Based on analysis of 61K Ssangyong Rexton MOT tests from DVSA data, we have 38 identified common problems across 3 generations. The most frequently flagged issue is "Track rod end worn". Brakes is the most common problem category.
Which Ssangyong Rexton generation has the most problems?
The Ssangyong Rexton Mk1 (2002-2012) (2002–2012) has the highest number of identified common problems (45). Click the generation card above for the full breakdown.
How is this data calculated?
We analyse anonymised DVSA MOT test records under the Open Government Licence. An issue is classified as a "Common Problem" when it occurs significantly more often on a specific model than the UK average, confirmed at 99% statistical confidence. Read the full methodology page for details.
Can I report a problem with my Ssangyong Rexton?
Yes — use the "Tell Us About Your Problem" form on this page. Your report helps other Ssangyong Rexton owners spot problems early. All submissions are reviewed before being added to the public database.
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