2006 Ssangyong Kyron — MOT failures & pass rate

Across 360 MOT tests analysed for the 2006 Ssangyong Kyron, the most common recorded failure areas were lighting & signalling, brakes and suspension. Its pass rate of 71.1% was below the average for cars of a similar age (74.4%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 33.3% in the 120-150k group versus 24.8% in the 60-90k group.

Pass rate

360

MOT tests analysed

28.9%

Fail rate

worse than

vs cars of similar age

16.3

Avg age at test (yrs)

How it compares

Fail rate for this model-year against the segment and national averages for cars of a similar age.

Top failure categories

Most common MOT failure areas — 2006 Ssangyong Kyron
#	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

Percentage of tests with at least one failure recorded in each category.

Most common specific failures

The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.

Most frequently recorded failure items — 2006 Ssangyong Kyron
#	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.

Most common MOT advisories — 2006 Ssangyong Kyron
#	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.

MOT fail rate by recorded mileage band.

Fail rate by recorded mileage — 2006 Kyron
Mileage band	Tests	Fail rate
60-90k	101	24.8%
90-120k	119	27.7%
120-150k	102	33.3%

Failure rate by age

How this model-year's MOT fail rate climbs as the cars get older.

Trend over time

Fail rate by dataset year — 2006 Kyron
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

Before buying a 2006 Ssangyong Kyron, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Lighting & signalling accounted for 18.3% of tests for this year.

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 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.