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VX08 DZY

2008 Ssangyong Kyron

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

116,965 mi
Last recorded116,965 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Ssangyong Kyron64,365 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX08 DZY
MakeSsangyong
ModelKyron
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2023 116,965 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 114,810 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Oct 2022 114,810 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 114,704 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 111,949 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s upper/lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2018 108,885 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 108,503 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CHASSIS (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CHASSIS (2.4.A.3)

SILL COVERS FITTED

Pass 2 Feb 2016 91,133 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 81,987 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 70,361 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 70,186 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 59,687 miles

n/s wiper worn

Fail 2 Apr 2013 59,687 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

n/s wiper worn

Pass 20 Mar 2012 46,314 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 46,314 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 30,844 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 30,844 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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VX08 DZY is a 2008 Ssangyong Kyron in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VX08 DZY, 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 VX08 DZY registered?

VX08 DZY is a 2008 Ssangyong Kyron, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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