2010 SsangYong Kyron — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2010 SsangYong Kyron passed 73.7% of its 278 recorded MOT tests. That is 2.3 percentage points worse than all cars of a similar age, which fail at 23.9%. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, brakes and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
Lighting & signalling dominates the failure mix at 17.6% of all tests — 7.6 points clear of brakes, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are position lamp, rbt (sp) and track rod end — position lamp alone was recorded 19 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 17.6% in the 30-60k band and 34.2% in the 90-120k band, a 16.5-point spread.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: brakes was flagged on 29.1% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 22.8% of tests failed in 2021 against 27.3% in 2024, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 17.6% | 49 |
| 2 | Brakes | 10.1% | 28 |
| 3 | Suspension | 7.2% | 20 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 5.0% | 14 |
| 5 | Steering | 4.7% | 13 |
| 6 | Visibility | 3.6% | 10 |
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 | 19 |
| 2 | Rbt (sp) | 12 |
| 3 | Track rod end | 11 |
| 4 | Service brake performance | 11 |
| 5 | Rear fog lamp | 11 |
| 6 | Stop lamp | 10 |
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 | 29.1% | 81 |
| 2 | Suspension | 26.3% | 73 |
| 3 | Tyres | 19.4% | 54 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 18.0% | 50 |
| 5 | Other defects | 12.2% | 34 |
| 6 | Steering | 11.2% | 31 |
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 | 68 | 17.6% |
| 60-90k | 110 | 24.6% |
| 90-120k | 79 | 34.2% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 79 | 22.8% |
| 2022 | 65 | 23.1% |
| 2023 | 64 | 34.4% |
| 2024 | 44 | 27.3% |
What to check before buying a 2010 Kyron
On a 2010 Kyron, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 17.6% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (17.6% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (10.1% 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 (7.2% 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 2010 SsangYong Kyrons pass their MOT?
73.7% of the 278 2010 SsangYong Kyron MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 26.3% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2010 SsangYong Kyron?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 17.6% of tests, followed by brakes (10.1%).
Does the 2010 Kyron get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 17.6% in the 30-60k band to 34.2% in the 90-120k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 278 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.