Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2021 Ssangyong Rexton?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2021 Ssangyong Rexton?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2021 Ssangyong Rexton?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2021 Ssangyong Rexton reliable?

Based on MOT data from 298 vehicles, the 2021 Ssangyong Rexton has a first-time MOT pass rate of 89.6%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2021 Ssangyong Rexton?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2021 Ssangyong Rexton are: Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (39.9% of vehicles), Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (30.8% of vehicles), Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (24.7% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2021 Ssangyong Rexton?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Ssangyong Rexton (2021)

298 real MOT outcomes analysed • 89.6% first-time pass rate

2021 Ssangyong Rexton

CarHunch analysed 298 real MOT records for the 2021 Ssangyong Rexton. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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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.

We have limited data for the 2021 Ssangyong Rexton — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ About 1 in 12 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

89.6%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

11.1%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.34

Over 2.4 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

31k

Middle half: 22k–39k

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These stats describe 298 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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What tends to go wrong

Across 298 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Brake wear 39.9%

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin · Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin · Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick · …

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Tyre wear 24.7%

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · …

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Suspension & steering 9.2%

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play · Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

Harder to spot without a ramp — this is a good reason to book a pre-purchase inspection.

Other issues 6.2%

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt · Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2021.

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Before you buy a 2021 Ssangyong Rexton

Based on MOT data from 298 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 11.1% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Colour Breakdown

Based on 7,111 Ssangyong Rexton vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Black 29.1%

2,071

Silver 27.1%

1,926

Blue 14.1%

1,002

Grey 11.6%

826

White 6.9%

491

Purple 2.9%

205

Maroon 2.5%

181

Green 2.4%

172

Red 1.5%

104

Beige 1.2%

Brown 0.6%

Gold 0.1%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2021 Ssangyong Rexton vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

30,573

typical

22,341

low mileage

38,942

high mileage

Half of all 2021 Ssangyong Rexton vehicles fall between 22,341 and 38,942 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 22,341 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 22,341–38,942 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2021 Ssangyong Rextons sit.

⚠ Over 52,571 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

MOT History Averages

2.4

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.34

Avg failures per vehicle

2.1

Avg advisories per vehicle

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