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YJ55 VRN

2006 Ssangyong Kyron

Maroon Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2021
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

109,014 mi
Last recorded109,014 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2020
Typical for 2006 Ssangyong Kyron67,789 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ55 VRN
MakeSsangyong
ModelKyron
Year2006
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2020 109,014 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear ,both sides above chassis (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 8 Jan 2020 109,012 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2015 107,233 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Fail 10 Apr 2015 107,217 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 105,594 miles

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

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

general corrosion to underside

Fail 6 Mar 2014 105,581 miles

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

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

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

general corrosion to underside

Fail 18 Jan 2013 98,904 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 98,904 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 90,420 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 89,397 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 77,851 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 77,851 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 65,215 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 55,988 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 VRN is a 2006 Ssangyong Kyron in Maroon with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VRN, 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 VRN is a 2006 Ssangyong Kyron, first registered on 16 February 2006.

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