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FX12 DXS

2012 Ssangyong Rexton

Grey Diesel 2696cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

94,379 mi
Last recorded94,379 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Ssangyong Rexton65,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX12 DXS
MakeSsangyong
ModelRexton
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,696cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 94,379 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

General surface corrosion to underbody and chassis

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Aug 2025 94,378 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

General surface corrosion to underbody and chassis

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 94,037 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2023 94,037 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 92,650 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2022 92,649 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 90,533 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2020 88,004 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 May 2020 88,004 miles

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

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 9 May 2019 80,276 miles

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

Glow plug warning light on

Offside Rear Parking brake pivot at drum not fully releasing

Fail 7 May 2019 80,276 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D-Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Glow plug warning light on

Offside Rear Parking brake pivot at drum not fully releasing

Pass 25 Apr 2018 71,613 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 58,136 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 58,136 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 43,852 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 30,124 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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FX12 DXS is a 2012 Ssangyong Rexton in Grey with a 2,696cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FX12 DXS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FX12 DXS registered?

FX12 DXS is a 2012 Ssangyong Rexton, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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