2012 Ssangyong Rexton 270 EX Auto 2.7L Diesel · AE12 CYS

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, having achieved a clean pass in February 2026 at 122,357 miles. While the history shows two instances of failure in 2023 and 2026, the immediate passes following these failures suggest that any identified defects were rectified by the owner prior to the retest. The lack of recorded advisories on the most recent certificate indicates that the mechanical and structural components currently meet the minimum standard for road use. The mileage pattern is remarkably consistent for a vehicle of this age, averaging approximately 8,740 miles per year over its fourteen-year life. A notable gap between September 2022 at 106,403 miles and September 2023 at 122,168 miles shows a period of over 15,000 miles in a single year, followed by significantly lower usage with only 189 miles recorded between the 2023 and 2026 tests. This low mileage reduces wear on the drivetrain and suspension components compared to high-mile vehicles. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the chassis and lower suspension mounting, as older SsangYong models are prone to structural corrosion that may not always manifest until advanced. Despite the clean recent record, long periods of standing can lead to perished rubber components such as suspension bushes or seized brake caliper pistons. Inspect the brake discs for signs of surface pitting and ensure the low recent mileage has not resulted in fluid degradation affecting the automatic gearbox or engine seals.