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YJ55 VRM

2006 Ssangyong Kyron

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,442 mi
Last recorded85,442 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2018
Typical for 2006 Ssangyong Kyron67,789 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ55 VRM
MakeSsangyong
ModelKyron
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2018 85,442 miles

Slight leak from n/s/f axle seal

Slight leak from n/s/r axle seal

Noise from o/s/f drive shaft 4 Wheeldrive?

Slight blow from egr pipe

Pass 17 Jan 2017 72,624 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Jan 2017 72,621 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brake performance not tested due to play in wheel bearing (3.7.A.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Jan 2016 63,460 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 May 2013 62,870 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 May 2013 62,870 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2012 60,534 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 24 May 2011 53,915 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 53,915 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 50,324 miles

NOTE damage to n/s/r wing and area

NOTE damage to o/s/r wing and area

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s re burn flexi pipe by turbo split

oil level low

Fail 14 Jul 2010 50,258 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

NOTE damage to n/s/r wing and area

NOTE damage to o/s/r wing and area

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s re burn flexi pipe by turbo split

oil level low

Pass 17 Mar 2009 39,263 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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YJ55 VRM is a 2006 Ssangyong Kyron in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YJ55 VRM, 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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YJ55 VRM is a 2006 Ssangyong Kyron, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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