2020 Ssangyong Rexton: common problems and what to check
What gets flagged at MOT on 2020 Ssangyong Rextons, from 223 tests in 2025, plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.
Small sample: only 223 of these were MOT tested in 2025, so treat the percentages as rough. The known faults below don't depend on it.
What stands out
Parts flagged at MOT more often on 2020 Ssangyong Rextons than on all cars registered in 2020.
- Brake pads2.2× usualSsangyong Rexton20.6% All 2020 cars9.3%
Failed outright at MOT: 3.6%, against 1.6% of all 2020 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.
Rough price £75–£175 (one axle) ClickMechanicAt the viewing: Listen for squealing or grinding when braking, and look through the wheel at how much pad is left.
By area
The share of 2020 Ssangyong Rexton MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.
- Brakes29% 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.
- Tyres28% 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.
- Suspension16% 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.
- Wipers, windscreen and mirrors8% of testsRough price £15–£250
At the viewing: Check for chips in the driver's view, and test the wipers and washers.
- Lights and electrics7% of testsRough price £10–£80
At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.
- Oil and fluid leaks3% of testsRough price £80–£600
At the viewing: Look under the engine and on the ground where the car is usually parked for fresh oil or fluid.
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Other years
| Year | MOT tests | Most flagged |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 358 | Tyres 28% |
| 2021 | 349 | Brakes 24% |
| 2019 | 327 | Brakes 35% |
| 2018 | 347 | Brakes 28% |
| 2017 | 449 | Suspension 34% |
| 2016 | 371 | Suspension 43% |
| 2015 | 387 | Suspension 48% |
| 2014 | 344 | Suspension 53% |
Where this comes from: the DVSA's anonymised results for every MOT test in Great Britain in 2025, counting tests of 2020 Ssangyong Rextons registered in 2020. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score