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SP08 DGU

2008 Ssangyong Kyron

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

57,217 mi
Last recorded57,217 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Ssangyong Kyron64,365 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP08 DGU
MakeSsangyong
ModelKyron
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 57,217 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

all rear suspension components corroded

chassis corroded front - rear

Pass 21 Feb 2025 54,150 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 51,231 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 49,634 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 18 Dec 2020 49,634 miles

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

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Feb 2019 46,853 miles

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 44,609 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front wiper blade split but clearing screen effectively

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 40,850 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 37,516 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 34,639 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 28,982 miles

steering rack slight weaap of fluid

Pass 4 Feb 2013 24,896 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 19,455 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 12,957 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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SP08 DGU is a 2008 Ssangyong Kyron in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 SP08 DGU, 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.

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What year was SP08 DGU registered?

SP08 DGU is a 2008 Ssangyong Kyron, first registered on 7 August 2008.

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