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VX08 KDJ

2008 Ssangyong Kyron

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2022
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

131,538 mi
Last recorded131,538 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Ssangyong Kyron64,365 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX08 KDJ
MakeSsangyong
ModelKyron
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2021 131,538 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 130,325 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2019 130,319 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jul 2018 129,950 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2017 118,256 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside parking brake only just enough effort

Fail 26 Jan 2017 118,256 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside parking brake only just enough effort

Pass 22 Dec 2015 102,172 miles

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

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

Offside wiper blade splitting

child seat fitted not allowing full test of adult belt

Fail 18 Dec 2015 102,127 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside wiper blade splitting

child seat fitted not allowing full test of adult belt

Pass 2 Aug 2014 86,057 miles

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

offside rear light cluster/lens cracked

Fail 31 Jul 2014 86,057 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

offside rear light cluster/lens cracked

Pass 1 Aug 2013 70,501 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 17 Apr 2012 54,918 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 54,918 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 43,639 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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VX08 KDJ is a 2008 Ssangyong Kyron in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 KDJ, 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 KDJ registered?

VX08 KDJ is a 2008 Ssangyong Kyron, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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