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RK08 FPV

2008 Ssangyong Kyron

Black Diesel 2696cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2025
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

117,412 mi
Last recorded117,412 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Ssangyong Kyron64,365 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK08 FPV
MakeSsangyong
ModelKyron
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,696cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2024 117,412 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear feed pipe above chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear feed pipe above chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Mar 2024 117,406 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 109,582 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 16 Mar 2023 109,582 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 100,689 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 93,556 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Mar 2021 93,551 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 88,836 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 76,460 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 76,454 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Outer Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

1/5 eye level stop lights inop

Offside Rear tyre heavily worn and mishaping

Pass 24 Sep 2016 73,660 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 73,658 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm below limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 68,751 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bolt miss from offside headlight

Fail 30 May 2015 68,744 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bolt miss from offside headlight

Pass 29 Apr 2014 63,401 miles

Battery earth lead not sucure at battery

steering rack has movement if its fixings, pass at time of test

Fail 27 Apr 2014 63,393 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Battery earth lead not sucure at battery

NO BRAKE TEST AS NEARSIDE TYRE ILLEGAL

steering rack has movement if its fixings, pass at time of test

Pass 31 Oct 2012 53,794 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 39,701 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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RK08 FPV is a 2008 Ssangyong Kyron in Black with a 2,696cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2008 Ssangyong Kyron models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 64,365 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 RK08 FPV, 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 18 years old, this Ssangyong Kyron is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RK08 FPV registered?

RK08 FPV is a 2008 Ssangyong Kyron, first registered on 1 April 2008.

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