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RX08 AEL

2008 Ssangyong Kyron

Grey Diesel 2696cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,627 mi
Last recorded86,627 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Ssangyong Kyron64,365 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX08 AEL
MakeSsangyong
ModelKyron
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,696cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2025 86,627 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2025 86,627 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2024 80,870 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2023 73,725 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play REAR AXLE FRONT TRACK ARM (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH REAR DISC (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2022 70,593 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component at offside end of rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 May 2021 60,512 miles
Fail 1 May 2021 60,508 miles

Emissions not tested Exhaust major leak of gasses plate limit 0.59 (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 May 2020 57,844 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 21 May 2020 57,844 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 May 2019 54,437 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 50,342 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 50,342 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2017 45,938 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 38,039 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2015 30,977 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2015 30,977 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 28,664 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 24,485 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 20,846 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 16,936 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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RX08 AEL is a 2008 Ssangyong Kyron in Grey with a 2,696cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RX08 AEL, 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 RX08 AEL registered?

RX08 AEL is a 2008 Ssangyong Kyron, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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