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J22 USE

2012 Ssangyong Rexton

Black Diesel 2696cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2025
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

137,631 mi
Last recorded137,631 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Ssangyong Rexton65,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ22 USE
MakeSsangyong
ModelRexton
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,696cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 29 Jul 2025 137,631 miles

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

EXHAUST SYSTEM IS WEAK AND CORRODED AT PLACES

FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION BUSHES ARE WORN

FUEL TANK IS DAMP INDICATING A LEAK

Pass 30 Jul 2024 132,632 miles

DAMPNESS ON FUEL TANK INDICATING A PREVIOUS FUEL LEAK

FOOT BRAKE FEELS LOW/POOR-ADVISE ATTENTION

HANDBRAKE EFFORTS ARE LOW

NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE PIPE IS CORRODED AND AS ONLY JUST PASSED THE MOT

OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE PIPE IS CORRODED AND AS ONLY JUST PASSED THE MOT

UNDERSIDE OF CAR IS SHOWING SURFACE COROSION/RUST

Fail 30 Jul 2024 132,632 miles

DAMPNESS ON FUEL TANK INDICATING A PREVIOUS FUEL LEAK

FOOT BRAKE FEELS LOW/POOR-ADVISE ATTENTION

HANDBRAKE EFFORTS ARE LOW

NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE PIPE IS CORRODED AND AS ONLY JUST PASSED THE MOT

OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE PIPE IS CORRODED AND AS ONLY JUST PASSED THE MOT

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

UNDERSIDE OF CAR IS SHOWING SURFACE COROSION/RUST

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 129,317 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Jul 2023 129,317 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2022 112,960 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 105,584 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 96,725 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 18 Jun 2019 96,725 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 6 Jun 2019 96,445 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 77,283 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 77,273 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 56,489 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 56,489 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 43,571 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 May 2015 32,410 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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J22 USE is a 2012 Ssangyong Rexton in Black with a 2,696cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 J22 USE, 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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J22 USE is a 2012 Ssangyong Rexton, first registered on 29 May 2012.

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