2008 Ssangyong Rexton 2.7L Diesel · YW57 HAO
2008 Ssangyong Rexton (2.7L, diesel). First registered 01 Jan 2008. Recorded mileage 95,808 miles. MOT expired on 22 Dec 2024. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- SSANGYONG REXTON
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Dec 2024
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,808 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YW57 HAO Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 20/12/2024
- 95,808 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 13 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YW57 HAO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Ssangyong Rexton (YW57 HAO) between December 2021 and December 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 December 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”; “Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))”.
YW57 HAO Mileage History
- 09/12/202186,926 mi
- 14/12/202288,275 mi+1,349 mi
- 23/12/202390,471 mi+2,196 mi
- 20/12/202495,808 mi+5,337 mi
Average of roughly 2,930 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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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: Poor
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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