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CU18 VLJ

2018 Ssangyong Rexton

Silver Diesel 2157cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,797 mi
Last recorded50,797 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Ssangyong Rexton41,753 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU18 VLJ
MakeSsangyong
ModelRexton
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,157cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 50,797 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2026 50,797 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 44,008 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2025 44,008 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 38,289 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 30,640 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Mar 2023 30,640 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 23,456 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer puncture repair near edge of tread

Pass 3 Mar 2021 16,511 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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CU18 VLJ is a 2018 Ssangyong Rexton in Silver with a 2,157cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2018 Ssangyong Rexton models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 41,753 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CU18 VLJ, 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 8 years old, this Ssangyong Rexton is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was CU18 VLJ registered?

CU18 VLJ is a 2018 Ssangyong Rexton, first registered on 31 March 2018.

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The MOT history for CU18 VLJ shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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