2004 Ssangyong Rexton 2.9L Diesel · SP54 CYK
2004 Ssangyong Rexton (2.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Dec 2004. Recorded mileage 30,240 miles. MOT expired on 21 Jun 2017. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- SSANGYONG REXTON
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Jun 2017
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 30,240 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SP54 CYK Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/06/2016
- 30,240 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (25 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SP54 CYK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Ssangyong Rexton (SP54 CYK) between January 2008 and June 2016.
The record contains 9 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 22 June 2016 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (25 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Windscreen (5 issues). 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: “Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)”; “Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)”; “Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)”.
SP54 CYK Mileage History
- 10/01/200826,846 mi
- 10/01/200826,846 mi
- 07/01/201022,055 mi-4,791 mi
- 08/01/201022,062 mi+7 mi
- 04/01/201136,188 mi+14,126 mi
- 12/01/201136,327 mi+139 mi
- 02/12/201166 mi-36,261 mi
- 08/12/201194 mi+28 mi
- 04/02/20135,347 mi+5,253 mi
- 05/02/20135,357 mi+10 mi
- 22/05/201415,430 mi+10,073 mi
- 04/06/201415,574 mi+144 mi
- 01/06/201527,600 mi+12,026 mi
- 21/06/201630,240 mi+2,640 mi
- 22/06/201630,240 mi
Average of roughly 402 miles per year across 15 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
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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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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