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RX55 SSK

2006 Ssangyong Kyron

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

93,528 mi
Last recorded93,528 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Ssangyong Kyron67,789 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX55 SSK
MakeSsangyong
ModelKyron
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 10 Nov 2023 93,528 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 87,246 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 82,501 miles

glow plug light illuminated

water in fuel light illuminated

Pass 9 Nov 2020 78,500 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2020 78,497 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2020 78,487 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Nov 2019 76,516 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2019 76,516 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 72,705 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2018 72,705 miles

Offside Rear Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 67,205 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 622,238 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 62,238 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 57,431 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 54,087 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

glow plug light illuminated

slight misting of oil on steering rack

Fail 10 Nov 2014 54,087 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

glow plug light illuminated

slight misting of oil on steering rack

Pass 27 Nov 2013 48,161 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

glow plug warning light on

slight seepage of oil from power steering pipes

Pass 18 Jan 2013 41,628 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 41,538 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Dec 2011 35,338 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 27,962 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 21,920 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 16,286 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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RX55 SSK is a 2006 Ssangyong Kyron in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 2006 Ssangyong Kyron models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 67,789 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 RX55 SSK, 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 20 years old, this Ssangyong Kyron is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RX55 SSK registered?

RX55 SSK is a 2006 Ssangyong Kyron, first registered on 1 January 2006.

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