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FJ59 MEV

2009 Ssangyong Kyron

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

119,846 mi
Last recorded119,846 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Ssangyong Kyron68,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ59 MEV
MakeSsangyong
ModelKyron
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 119,846 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2025 119,846 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 119,834 miles

Central Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2023 119,834 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear rocker cover gasket area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 119,617 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2021 119,617 miles

Central Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak middle box pipe detached. (8.2.2.1 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front subframe and components. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe and components. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 119,543 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2020 119,543 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 112,586 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2019 112,582 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 104,388 miles

Central Front Lower oil leak from front of engine. Engine bay covers fitted

Fail 26 Jul 2018 104,379 miles

Offside Front Lower Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe into middle silencer holed (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Lower oil leak from front of engine. Engine bay covers fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2017 90,992 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 26 Aug 2016 79,229 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 64,685 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 51,535 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 51,424 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Fail 30 Aug 2013 43,303 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 43,303 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 35,592 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 Sep 2012 35,366 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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FJ59 MEV is a 2009 Ssangyong Kyron in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 2009 Ssangyong Kyron models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 68,279 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 FJ59 MEV, 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 17 years old, this Ssangyong Kyron is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FJ59 MEV is a 2009 Ssangyong Kyron, first registered on 18 September 2009.

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