SsangYong Kyron MOT pass rate & common failures
Across 11 model years and 1,564 tests, the SsangYong Kyron passes its MOT 71.2% of the time. All cars of a similar age fail 25.4% of the time, so this is 3.5pp worse than the group it competes with. Its most common failure areas are lighting & signalling, brakes and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: lighting & signalling, recorded in 18.8% of tests against 13.1% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are position lamp, track rod end and stop lamp — position lamp alone was recorded 100 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 22.8% of 30-60k cars fail, rising to 33.3% once past 150k.
Brakes is the most common advisory, noted on 29.9% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is improving — the fail rate fell from 30.0% in 2021 to 25.8% in 2025, as the worst-kept examples leave the fleet.
How it compares
By model year
Every Kyron model year with a usable sample. Years with their own detailed report are linked.
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 360 | 71.1% | 28.9% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2007 | 196 | 68.9% | 31.1% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2008 | 183 | 73.8% | 26.2% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2009 | 452 | 68.1% | 31.9% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2010 | 278 | 73.7% | 26.3% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2011 | 83 | 78.3% | 21.7% | Lighting & signalling |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 18.8% | 294 |
| 2 | Brakes | 13.1% | 205 |
| 3 | Suspension | 10.9% | 171 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 8.3% | 129 |
| 5 | Steering | 6.1% | 95 |
| 6 | Visibility | 4.7% | 74 |
| 7 | Emissions & environmental | 3.8% | 60 |
| 8 | Tyres | 3.8% | 59 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Position lamp | 100 |
| 2 | Track rod end | 83 |
| 3 | Stop lamp | 79 |
| 4 | Headlamp | 75 |
| 5 | Service brake performance | 66 |
| 6 | Chassis condition | 66 |
| 7 | Rear fog lamp | 65 |
| 8 | Headlamp aim | 62 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 29.9% | 467 |
| 2 | Suspension | 24.7% | 386 |
| 3 | Tyres | 21.7% | 339 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 18.7% | 293 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 17.0% | 266 |
| 6 | Other defects | 13.0% | 203 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 30-60k | 206 | 22.8% |
| 60-90k | 538 | 28.4% |
| 90-120k | 513 | 28.8% |
| 120-150k | 253 | 34.4% |
| 150k+ | 45 | 33.3% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 544 | 30.0% |
| 2022 | 410 | 28.3% |
| 2023 | 291 | 30.2% |
| 2024 | 191 | 26.7% |
| 2025 | 128 | 25.8% |
What to check before buying a SsangYong Kyron
- Lighting & signalling (18.8% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (13.1% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
- Suspension (10.9% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the MOT pass rate for the SsangYong Kyron?
71.2% of the 1,564 SsangYong Kyron MOT tests in this dataset passed, a 28.8% fail rate, across model years 2006–2016.
What does the SsangYong Kyron most often fail its MOT on?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 18.8% of tests, then brakes (13.1%).
How much does mileage affect Kyron MOT results?
Fail rates run at 22.8% for cars in the 30-60k band and 33.3% for 150k+, a 10.5-point difference.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,564 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.