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FJ09 VCT

2009 Ssangyong Kyron

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

69,166 mi
Last recorded69,166 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Ssangyong Kyron68,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ09 VCT
MakeSsangyong
ModelKyron
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 69,166 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH F-R (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded ALL 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened UPPER AND LOWER (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened UPPER AND LOWER (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S AND O/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 66,211 miles

Coil spring corroded x 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion steering components

Pass 16 Jan 2024 56,671 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 rear of the main (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded x 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion steering components

Pass 9 Dec 2021 56,457 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s rear of main (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

corrosion front steering and suspension components

corrosion rear suspension components

Pass 17 Jun 2020 54,074 miles

General corrosion to underside including surface corrosion to brakes

Pass 26 Jun 2019 53,563 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 53,563 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside reverse light inop?

Pass 20 Jul 2018 50,640 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Jul 2018 50,639 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Pass 11 Jul 2017 47,247 miles

Offside Rear Slight brake bind

Pass 1 Jul 2016 42,519 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 42,519 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jul 2015 37,004 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Jul 2015 37,004 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 30,885 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 30,885 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 2 Jul 2013 25,067 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 2 Jul 2013 25,067 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 9 Jul 2012 19,092 miles

How Reliable is the Ssangyong Kyron?

Based on 15,129 MOT tests across 1,129 vehicles.

69.3%
Pass Rate
6,443
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
1,129
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 695
Registration plate lamp not working 663
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 474
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 372
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 307
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FJ09 VCT is a 2009 Ssangyong Kyron in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2009 Ssangyong Kyron models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 68,279 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ssangyong Kyron fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 695 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FJ09 VCT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ssangyong Kyron typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 17 years old, this Ssangyong Kyron is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FJ09 VCT is a 2009 Ssangyong Kyron, first registered on 13 July 2009.

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