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FJ09 VRU

2009 Ssangyong Kyron

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2019
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

159,096 mi
Last recorded159,096 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2018
Typical for 2009 Ssangyong Kyron68,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ09 VRU
MakeSsangyong
ModelKyron
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2018 159,096 miles

both rear tyres worn close to the limit

chassis corroding slightly

nearside front wing damaged

Fail 11 Jan 2018 159,096 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres worn close to the limit

chassis corroding slightly

nearside front wing damaged

Pass 3 Nov 2016 153,197 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Oct 2016 153,157 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Oct 2016 153,116 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both rear tyres close to the limit

rear chassis corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2015 139,346 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 139,346 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 127,099 miles

both front brake discs deteriorated

Fail 10 Nov 2014 127,091 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both front brake discs deteriorated

Pass 6 Mar 2014 111,954 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Mar 2014 111,954 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 May 2013 88,971 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 13 May 2013 88,971 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 21 Jun 2012 70,968 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Jun 2012 70,968 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 VRU is a 2009 Ssangyong Kyron in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

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 VRU, 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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What year was FJ09 VRU registered?

FJ09 VRU is a 2009 Ssangyong Kyron, first registered on 15 July 2009.

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