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EU12 AHZ

2012 Ssangyong Rexton

Black Diesel 2696cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

120,231 mi
Last recorded120,231 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Ssangyong Rexton65,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU12 AHZ
MakeSsangyong
ModelRexton
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,696cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 120,231 miles

parking brake only just met limit

Fail 17 Sep 2025 120,203 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Sep 2024 112,008 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 103,372 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 93,108 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 81,857 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 72,714 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2020 72,706 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 63,027 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2019 63,024 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Road wheel fixings not compatible All wheel nuts(except locking wheel nuts) (5.2.2 (d))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 50,383 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 50,180 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 42,508 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 42,508 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 33,903 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 23,590 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 23,589 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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EU12 AHZ is a 2012 Ssangyong Rexton in Black with a 2,696cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2012 Ssangyong Rexton models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 65,870 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 EU12 AHZ, 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 14 years old, this Ssangyong Rexton is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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EU12 AHZ is a 2012 Ssangyong Rexton, first registered on 13 March 2012.

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