2004 Ssangyong Rexton 2.9L Diesel · KP04 AOS
2004 Ssangyong Rexton (2.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Jun 2004. Recorded mileage 115,310 miles. MOT expired on 20 Oct 2018. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- SSANGYONG REXTON
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Oct 2018
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 115,310 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KP04 AOS Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 20/09/2018
- 115,310 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 13 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (23 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KP04 AOS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Ssangyong Rexton (KP04 AOS) between June 2007 and September 2018.
The record contains 11 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 20 September 2018 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (23 issues), Lighting (15 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Steering (4 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))”; “Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn link rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
KP04 AOS Mileage History
- 29/06/200732,981 mi
- 20/01/20099 mi-32,972 mi
- 21/01/20099 mi
- 15/01/20107,553 mi+7,544 mi
- 21/01/20107,553 mi
- 21/10/201059,215 mi+51,662 mi
- 21/10/201059,218 mi+3 mi
- 03/10/201165,326 mi+6,108 mi
- 11/10/201273,071 mi+7,745 mi
- 07/10/201381,008 mi+7,937 mi
- 07/10/201381,008 mi
- 25/09/201487,992 mi+6,984 mi
- 30/09/201487,993 mi+1 mi
- 08/10/201595,987 mi+7,994 mi
- 16/10/201596,150 mi+163 mi
- 26/09/2016103,825 mi+7,675 mi
- 04/10/2016103,960 mi+135 mi
- 04/10/2017109,553 mi+5,593 mi
- 05/10/2017109,559 mi+6 mi
- 20/09/2018115,310 mi+5,751 mi
Average of roughly 7,333 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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Known faults for SsangYong (KGM) SsangYong Rexton
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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Common Problems: SSANGYONG REXTON
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- 4WD Vacuum Hub Failure(Moderate)
On older Rexton models (pre-2017), the vacuum seals in the front hubs can perish, preventing 4WD engagement.
- Fuel Injector Seizure(Serious)
On the 2.7L diesel (Mercedes-derived), injectors can seize into the cylinder head, making them extremely difficult to replace.
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