Ssangyong Rexton (2021)
2021 Ssangyong Rexton
CarHunch analysed 298 real MOT records for the 2021 Ssangyong Rexton. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2021 Rexton is a genuinely reliable proposition: its 89.6% first-time pass rate sits nearly 10 points above the UK average, and only 11.1% of vehicles have ever recorded a dangerous defect, which is reassuring for a family SUV. You're looking at a well-screwed-together vehicle that's unlikely to surprise you with serious problems.
At just over 31,000 miles on average, these Rextons are lightly used, so you're buying into a car that hasn't been worked hard yet—the 0.34 average failures per vehicle and 2.1 advisories reflect minor wear rather than structural issues. When shopping, prioritise a pre-purchase inspection from a Hyundai-Kia specialist, since Ssangyong's parts network is thinner than mainstream brands and any non-routine repair can be slower to source.
What to check before buying a 2021 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.
- 📄 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 2021 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 2021 Ssangyong Rexton vehicles fall between 22,341 and 38,942 miles.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2021 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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39.9%
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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30.8%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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24.7%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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22.4%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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13.4%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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11.4%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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9.9%
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick
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9.2%
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2021. Counts include advisories and failures.
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