Ssangyong Rexton (2017)
2017 Ssangyong Rexton
CarHunch analysed 450 real MOT records for the 2017 Ssangyong Rexton. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2017 Rexton's 79.1% pass rate sits just below the UK average of 80%, which is unremarkable—but the 34% of vehicles that have recorded a dangerous defect is a material concern and significantly above typical levels. Petrol and diesel figures aren't separately available here, so you're seeing a blended picture across the range.
At 43,828 miles median for a seven-year-old car, these Rextons show relatively modest usage, yet they're averaging 1.83 failures and 8.2 advisories per test, suggesting age and component wear are catching up regardless. Before committing to one, get a full independent inspection focused on brake and suspension systems, where dangerous defects most often emerge in this cohort.
What to check before buying a 2017 Ssangyong Rexton
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 34% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Mileage Distribution
Most 2017 Ssangyong Rexton vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2017 Ssangyong Rexton vehicles fall between 32,772 and 56,745 miles.
2017 Ssangyong Rexton — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 420 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 97% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2020–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2017 Ssangyong Rexton
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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43.3%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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35.3%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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34.4%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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31.4%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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31%
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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22.4%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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17%
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken
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13.2%
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2017. Counts include advisories and failures.
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