2008 Ssangyong Rexton: common problems and MOT failures
What MOT testers find on the Ssangyong Rexton first registered in 2008: we looked at the 142 MOTs these cars had during 2023–2025. Plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.
Small sample: there were only 142 MOTs of these cars during 2023–2025, so treat the percentages as rough. The known faults below don't depend on it.
Common 2008 Ssangyong Rexton MOT failures and advisories
The share of 2008 Ssangyong Rexton MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.
- Suspension66% of testsRough price £120–£400
At the viewing: Listen for knocks over speed bumps, and look behind each front wheel for a snapped coil spring.
- Lights and electrics49% of testsRough price £10–£80
At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.
- Brakes49% of testsRough price £150–£350
At the viewing: Look for a lip on the disc edges and feel for judder or pulling when braking firmly from about 40mph.
- Tyres26% of testsRough price £70–£150
At the viewing: Check the tread on all four tyres, including the inside edges, and look for cracks or bulges.
- Rust and bodywork25% of testsRough price £150–£1,000
At the viewing: Check the sills, wheel arches and underneath for rust, and look along the panels for uneven gaps or paint.
- Wipers, windscreen and mirrors20% of testsRough price £15–£250
At the viewing: Check for chips in the driver's view, and test the wipers and washers.
Questions to ask the seller before buying a 2008 Ssangyong Rexton
Ask before you travel to see it. A seller who knows the car will have answers, and receipts.
- Can I see the service history and receipts for any big jobs?
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Other years
Every year of the Ssangyong Rexton compared
| Year | MOT tests | Most flagged |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | – | Too new for MOT data |
| 2022 | 368 | Tyres 28% |
| 2021 | 666 | Tyres 21% |
| 2020 | 645 | Brakes 31% |
| 2019 | 968 | Brakes 30% |
| 2018 | 1,027 | Brakes 32% |
| 2017 | 1,349 | Brakes 31% |
| 2016 | 1,123 | Suspension 40% |
| 2015 | 1,191 | Suspension 42% |
| 2014 | 1,078 | Suspension 50% |
| 2013 | – | Too few tests |
| 2012 | 261 | Suspension 50% |
| 2011 | – | Too few tests |
| 2010 | – | Too few tests |
| 2009 | 396 | Suspension 54% |
| 2007 | 179 | Suspension 53% |
| 2006 | 224 | Brakes 49% |
| 2005 | 359 | Brakes 49% |
| 2004 | 209 | Lights and electrics 56% |
| 2003 | – | Too few tests |
Where this comes from: the DVSA's anonymised results for every MOT test done in Great Britain during 2023–2025, counting the MOTs of Ssangyong Rexton cars first registered in 2008. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score