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VX12 DNU

2012 Ssangyong Rexton

Grey Diesel 2696cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

82,048 mi
Last recorded82,048 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Ssangyong Rexton65,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX12 DNU
MakeSsangyong
ModelRexton
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,696cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 82,048 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge across tread pattern close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge across tread pattern close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

under body and chassis has areas of surface corrosion

Fail 1 Sep 2025 82,048 miles

under body and chassis has areas of surface corrosion

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge across tread pattern close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge across tread pattern close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 76,927 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 74,756 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rails and crossmembers (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail and crossmembers (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively complete towbar (6.1.6 (a))

Fail 6 Dec 2023 74,756 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rails and crossmembers (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail and crossmembers (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively complete towbar (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 69,306 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion throughout vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail and cross members (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear brake heat/dust sheild corroded/poor condition

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail and cross members (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively complete towbar assembly (6.1.6 (a))

Fail 11 Nov 2022 69,302 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail at rear shock absorber top mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion throughout vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail and cross members (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail and cross members (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively complete towbar assembly (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 66,162 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively towbar (6.1.6 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general chassis corrosion throughout vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 63,513 miles

vehicle under sealed

Fail 16 Nov 2020 63,501 miles

Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

vehicle under sealed

Pass 16 Jul 2020 62,653 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2020 62,653 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 57,756 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2019 57,756 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2018 49,686 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 40,613 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 31,888 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts corroded on inside (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Jul 2016 31,888 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded metal (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts corroded on inside (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 22,363 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 22,363 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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VX12 DNU is a 2012 Ssangyong Rexton in Grey with a 2,696cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VX12 DNU, 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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VX12 DNU is a 2012 Ssangyong Rexton, first registered on 4 April 2012.

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