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FY66 VME

2016 Ssangyong Rexton

Blue Diesel 2157cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

154,655 mi
Last recorded154,655 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Ssangyong Rexton48,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY66 VME
MakeSsangyong
ModelRexton
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,157cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 154,655 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2025 154,655 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 137,331 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 121,696 miles

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

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Front and rear U/J (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On top of chassis towards flexi hose joint (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Sep 2023 121,696 miles

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

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

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Front and rear U/J (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On top of chassis towards flexi hose joint (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 107,430 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 91,546 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 75,343 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 75,343 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 58,492 miles

255/60/R18/108H. All 7mm.

Fail 25 Sep 2019 58,492 miles

255/60/R18/108H. All 7mm.

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps RB501 used. (4.7.2 (a))

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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FY66 VME is a 2016 Ssangyong Rexton in Blue with a 2,157cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2016 Ssangyong Rexton models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 48,328 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 FY66 VME, 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 10 years old, this Ssangyong Rexton is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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FY66 VME is a 2016 Ssangyong Rexton, first registered on 30 September 2016.

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