2006 SsangYong Kyron — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2006 SsangYong Kyron passed 71.1% of its 360 recorded MOT tests. All cars of a similar age fail 27.1% of the time, so this is 1.8pp worse than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, brakes and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: lighting & signalling, recorded in 18.3% of tests against 13.9% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are stop lamp, position lamp and service brake performance — stop lamp alone was recorded 23 times.
A 120-150k example is materially riskier than a 60-90k one: 33.3% versus 24.8%.
Brakes is the most common advisory, noted on 30.0% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 28.6% of tests failed in 2021 against 31.6% in 2024, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 18.3% | 66 |
| 2 | Brakes | 13.9% | 50 |
| 3 | Suspension | 10.8% | 39 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 7.5% | 27 |
| 5 | Steering | 5.3% | 19 |
| 6 | Tyres | 4.4% | 16 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stop lamp | 23 |
| 2 | Position lamp | 22 |
| 3 | Service brake performance | 21 |
| 4 | Headlamp | 20 |
| 5 | Track rod end | 18 |
| 6 | Chassis condition | 16 |
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 | 30.0% | 108 |
| 2 | Tyres | 23.9% | 86 |
| 3 | Suspension | 22.8% | 82 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 20.6% | 74 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 18.3% | 66 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 18.1% | 65 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 60-90k | 101 | 24.8% |
| 90-120k | 119 | 27.7% |
| 120-150k | 102 | 33.3% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 126 | 28.6% |
| 2022 | 103 | 30.1% |
| 2023 | 66 | 28.8% |
| 2024 | 38 | 31.6% |
What to check before buying a 2006 Kyron
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 18.3% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (18.3% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (13.9% 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 (10.8% 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
How many 2006 SsangYong Kyrons pass their MOT?
71.1% of the 360 2006 SsangYong Kyron MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 28.9% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2006 SsangYong Kyron?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 18.3% of tests, followed by brakes (13.9%).
Does the 2006 Kyron get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 24.8% in the 60-90k band to 33.3% in the 120-150k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 360 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.