Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2008 Ssangyong Kyron?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2008 Ssangyong Kyron?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2008 Ssangyong Kyron?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

How many 2008 Ssangyong Kyron vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

43% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Search the registration on CarHunch — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.

Is the 2008 Ssangyong Kyron reliable?

Based on MOT data from 121 vehicles, the 2008 Ssangyong Kyron has a first-time MOT pass rate of 71.9%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2008 Ssangyong Kyron?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2008 Ssangyong Kyron are: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (49.9% of vehicles), Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (45.9% of vehicles), Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (42.3% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2008 Ssangyong Kyron?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Ssangyong Kyron (2008)

121 real MOT outcomes analysed • 71.9% first-time pass rate

2008 Ssangyong Kyron

CarHunch analysed 121 real MOT records for the 2008 Ssangyong Kyron. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2008 Ssangyong Kyron is notably less reliable than average, with a first-time MOT pass rate of just 71.9% against the UK average of 80%—a significant gap that reflects genuine durability concerns. More worryingly, 43% of these vehicles have recorded dangerous defects during their MOT history, well above acceptable levels and a serious red flag for any potential buyer.

At around 64,000 miles median, these Kyrons show typical wear for their age, but they're accumulating problems fast: an average of 3.69 failures and 15.5 advisories per test tells you maintenance costs will be substantial. Before buying one, get a pre-purchase inspection focused on suspension, braking, and electrical systems—the high advisory count suggests these are chronic weak points on this model.

We have limited data for the 2008 Ssangyong Kyron — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Over 1 in 5 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

71.9%

UK average ~80%

Below average

Dangerous (ever)

43%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

3.69

Over 12.7 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

64k

Middle half: 52k–82k

For context

These stats describe 121 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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What tends to go wrong

Across 121 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Tyre wear 49.9%

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit · …

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Brake wear 38.6%

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin · Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin · Parking brake: efficiency below requirements · …

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Lighting 25.4%

Offside Registration plate lamp not working · Nearside Registration plate lamp not working · Nearside Stop lamp not working

Usually cheap to fix. Worth confirming all lights work before collecting.

Other issues 19.7%

Oil leak, but not excessive · Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components · Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2008.

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Before you buy a 2008 Ssangyong Kyron

Based on MOT data from 121 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 43% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Diesel (98%)	118	72.1%	3.67

Mileage Distribution

Most 2008 Ssangyong Kyron vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

63,862

typical

52,276

low mileage

82,408

high mileage

Half of all 2008 Ssangyong Kyron vehicles fall between 52,276 and 82,408 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 52,276 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 52,276–82,408 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2008 Ssangyong Kyrons sit.

⚠ Over 111,250 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2008 Ssangyong Kyron — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 13% of 2008 Ssangyong Kyrons are still active.

Numbers are declining — 14 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (13% of peak).

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

12.7

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

3.69

Avg failures per vehicle

15.5

Avg advisories per vehicle

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