Car statistics
How many SsangYong Rextons are still on the road in Great Britain, how many are declared off the road, how new registrations have changed and which fuels they use. Built from DVLA licensing records and 3,713 DVSA MOT tests.
There were 3,624 SsangYong Rextons licensed in Great Britain at the end of March 2026, and a further 874 declared off the road (SORN). That is 12.8% fewer than the peak of 4,156 in 2023.
Numbers peaked in 2023 and have fallen every year since, as older cars are scrapped faster than new ones are registered.
| Year | Licensed |
|---|---|
| 2002 | 4 |
| 2003 | 153 |
| 2004 | 1,048 |
| 2005 | 2,090 |
| 2006 | 2,716 |
| 2007 | 3,086 |
| 2008 | 3,191 |
| 2009 | 3,523 |
| 2010 | 3,556 |
| 2011 | 3,523 |
| 2012 | 3,560 |
| 2013 | 3,499 |
| 2014 | 3,659 |
| 2015 | 3,888 |
| 2016 | 4,006 |
| 2017 | 4,056 |
| 2018 | 3,976 |
| 2019 | 3,901 |
| 2020 | 3,765 |
| 2021 | 3,824 |
| 2022 | 3,930 |
| 2023 | 4,156 |
| 2024 | 3,846 |
| 2025 | 3,673 |
| 2026 | 3,624 |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
The SsangYong Rexton 270 S 5S has its own page. The figures above include every version; each version page covers only the cars DVLA records under that version’s name.
| Version | Licensed | SORN |
|---|---|---|
| SsangYong Rexton 270 S 5S | 44 | 68 |
In 2025, 68.0% of SsangYong Rexton MOT tests were passed first time, against 72.8% for all cars. Cars of the same ages as the SsangYong Rextons tested pass 77.6% of the time, so the SsangYong Rexton does worse than average for its age, by 9.6 points. In 2024 its pass rate was 65.9%.
Comparing like with like: each bar pair covers cars of the same age, so an older average age does not count against a model.
| Vehicle age | SsangYong Rexton | All cars |
|---|---|---|
| 4–5 years | 79.8% | 87.6% |
| 6–7 years | 75.5% | 83.0% |
| 8–10 years | 63.4% | 75.7% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment is the most common reason a SsangYong Rexton fails its MOT, appearing on 39.8% of failed tests. A failed test can have defects in more than one category, so shares add up to more than 100%. 10.5% of SsangYong Rexton tests found at least one dangerous defect, against 7.3% for all cars.
| Defect category | Share of failed tests |
|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 39.8% |
| Brakes | 36.7% |
| Suspension | 36.1% |
| Steering | 17.9% |
| Tyres | 13.5% |
| Visibility | 12.3% |
| Body, chassis, structure | 10.5% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 6.9% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
The single most common reason a SsangYong Rexton failed its MOT in 2025 was “Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play”, on 15.3% of 1,187 failed tests. 52.8% of tests ended with at least one advisory, a problem to watch that did not fail the test; the most common was “Tread depth: worn close to legal limit or worn on edge”. The same fault on any wheel or side counts once.
Share of failed tests with each defect. A test can fail for more than one.
| Defect | Share of failed tests |
|---|---|
| Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play Steering | 15.3% |
| Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick Brakes | 12.4% |
| Coil spring: fractured or broken Suspension | 12.4% |
| Rear fog lamp: not working Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 11.4% |
| Parking brake efficiency below requirements Brakes | 9.4% |
| Suspension arms: ball joint excessively worn Suspension | 9.0% |
| Headlamp: not working on dipped beam Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 7.8% |
| Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side Brakes | 7.2% |
| Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively Visibility | 7.2% |
| Suspension arms: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Suspension | 6.9% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Share of all tests with each advisory: worth checking on a car you are buying.
| Advisory | Share of tests |
|---|---|
| Tread depth: worn close to legal limit or worn on edge Tyres | 18.7% |
| Brake pads: wearing thin Brakes | 13.7% |
| Rigid brake pipes: corroded, covered in grease or other material Brakes | 7.2% |
| Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brakes | 7.2% |
| Suspension arms: ball joint has slight play Suspension | 4.3% |
| Track rod end: ball joint has slight play Steering | 4.3% |
| Tyres: slightly damaged or cracking or perishing Tyres | 3.1% |
| Engine oil leak, but not excessive Noise, emissions and leaks | 3.0% |
| Brake discs: worn, but not excessively Brakes | 2.9% |
| Chassis condition: corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body, chassis, structure | 2.5% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
The average SsangYong Rexton covers 7,757 miles a year, worked out from odometer readings at consecutive MOT tests.
| Vehicle age | Miles a year |
|---|---|
| 4–5 years | 9,356 |
| 6–7 years | 8,466 |
| 8–10 years | 7,621 |
| 11–14 years | 6,538 |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Registrations of SsangYong Rextons for the first time in Great Britain peaked at 1,150 in 2005. In 2025, 2 were registered. With almost none registered new, the number on the road is likely to keep falling.
| Year | First registrations |
|---|---|
| ’01 | 0 |
| ’02 | 24 |
| ’03 | 149 |
| ’04 | 914 |
| ’05 | 1,150 |
| ’06 | 744 |
| ’07 | 432 |
| ’08 | 139 |
| ’09 | 300 |
| ’10 | 65 |
| ’11 | 58 |
| ’12 | 133 |
| ’13 | 15 |
| ’14 | 362 |
| ’15 | 382 |
| ’16 | 361 |
| ’17 | 437 |
| ’18 | 339 |
| ’19 | 322 |
| ’20 | 212 |
| ’21 | 351 |
| ’22 | 442 |
| ’23 | 491 |
| ’24 | 0 |
| ’25 | 2 |
Source:DfT / DVLA 2001 to 2025 Updated
Of the 3,732 SsangYong Rextons licensed in the UK at the end of 2025, 73.4% have an engine of 2,101cc to 2,200cc, and 17.3% have an engine of 1,901cc to 2,000cc. The share with an engine of 2,101cc to 2,200cc has grown from 0.0% in 2014 to 73.4%.
DVLA records engine size in 100cc bands.
| Engine size | Share of those licensed |
|---|---|
| 2,101cc to 2,200cc 2,740 licensed | 73.4% |
| 1,901cc to 2,000cc 647 licensed | 17.3% |
| 2,601cc to 2,700cc 317 licensed | 8.5% |
| 2,801cc to 2,900cc 25 licensed | 0.7% |
| Other sizes 3 licensed | 0.1% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
| Engine size | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,101–2,200cc | Diesel | 2,740 | 73.4% |
| 1,901–2,000cc | Diesel | 647 | 17.3% |
| 2,601–2,700cc | Diesel | 317 | 8.5% |
Share of those licensed at the end of each year, for the most common sizes.
| Year | 2,101–2,200cc | 1,901–2,000cc | 2,601–2,700cc | 2,801–2,900cc |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 0.0% | 8.9% | 78.5% | 11.5% |
| 2015 | 0.4% | 17.5% | 71.4% | 9.6% |
| 2016 | 7.7% | 18.3% | 64.6% | 8.6% |
| 2017 | 17.7% | 18.1% | 56.7% | 6.8% |
| 2018 | 26.1% | 18.4% | 49.9% | 5.0% |
| 2019 | 34.3% | 18.7% | 42.2% | 4.3% |
| 2020 | 40.7% | 18.9% | 36.5% | 3.5% |
| 2021 | 49.4% | 18.7% | 28.8% | 2.8% |
| 2022 | 58.3% | 17.9% | 21.8% | 1.7% |
| 2023 | 66.8% | 16.5% | 15.3% | 1.3% |
| 2024 | 70.9% | 17.1% | 11.0% | 0.8% |
| 2025 | 73.4% | 17.3% | 8.5% | 0.7% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
United Kingdom figures from DfT table VEH0220 (licensed cars at the end of each year, SORN excluded), so they differ slightly from the Great Britain counts elsewhere on this page. How we use engine sizes.
The Vehicle Certification Agency’s new car data lists the SsangYong Rexton from 2004 to 2023. On the WLTP test (listings 2019 to 2023), official combined fuel economy for its diesel versions ranges from 32.6 to 35.8 mpg, with CO2 of 207 to 227 g/km. On the older NEDC test (listings 2004 to 2018), official combined fuel economy for its petrol and diesel versions ranges from 18.8 to 40.0 mpg, with CO2 of 184 to 352 g/km.
| Engine and fuel | Combined mpg | CO2 g/km | Listed | Euro standard | Versions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.2 diesel | 32.6–35.8 | 207–227 | 2019–2023 | Euro 6d‑TEMP to Euro 6d | 10 |
| Engine and fuel | Combined mpg | CO2 g/km | Listed | Euro standard | Versions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.2 petrol | 18.8 | 352 | 2004–2007 | Euro 3 | 2 |
| 2.0 diesel | 36.2–38.2 | 196–206 | 2014–2015 | Euro 5 | 7 |
| 2.2 diesel | 34.0–40.0 | 184–218 | 2016–2018 | Euro 6 to Euro 6b | 12 |
| 2.7 diesel | 28.5–32.9 | 228–266 | 2005–2012 | Euro 3 to Euro 4 | 35 |
| 2.9 diesel | 25.0–30.4 | 244–302 | 2004–2007 | Euro 3 | 8 |
Source:VCA July 2000 to 15 September 2026 Updated
DVSA lists 2 safety recalls for the SsangYong Rexton since 1992, the first in 2007. The most recent was launched on 30 April 2015.
The other recall
A recall applies to cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, not to every SsangYong Rexton. The details come from manufacturers through DVSA, which says they may be delayed or incomplete. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check or ask the manufacturer or a dealer. How we match recalls to models.
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis January 1992 to September 2026 Updated
| Model | Licensed | Change on a year | SORN | Rank | Main fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SsangYong Rexton | 3,624 | −5.0% | 874 | 474 | Diesel |
| SsangYong Tivoli | 7,570 | −2.3% | 142 | 375 | Petrol |
| SsangYong Korando | 7,503 | −5.1% | 407 | 376 | Diesel |
| SsangYong Rodius | 2,222 | −9.0% | 381 | 538 | Diesel |
| Figures | Source | Period | Records | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Licensed and SORN counts | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | End of March 2026 | 4,498 Rexton records (licensed and SORN) | 15 September 2026 |
| Registered for the first time | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | 2001 to 2025 | – | 15 September 2026 |
| MOT results and mileage | Anonymised MOT tests and results Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency Derived statistics UK Motoring | 2025 | 3,713 MOT tests | 15 September 2026 |
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