Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2009 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 2009 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 2009 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 2009 Ssangyong Kyron vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

45% 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 2009 Ssangyong Kyron reliable?

Based on MOT data from 202 vehicles, the 2009 Ssangyong Kyron has a first-time MOT pass rate of 71.8%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2009 Ssangyong Kyron?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2009 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 2009 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 (2009)

202 real MOT outcomes analysed • 71.8% first-time pass rate

2009 Ssangyong Kyron

CarHunch analysed 202 real MOT records for the 2009 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 2009 Ssangyong Kyron is below average for reliability, with a first-time MOT pass rate of 71.8% against the UK average of 80%, and nearly half of these cars (44.5%) have recorded dangerous defects at some point—a significant concern for any prospective buyer. The diesel engines show no meaningful advantage, passing at the same 71.7% rate.

At around 70,500 miles on average, these nine-year-old Kyrons are relatively lightly used, yet they still average over four failures per test and nearly 18 advisories, suggesting inherent durability issues rather than mileage-related wear. If you're considering one, budget for regular repairs and have a pre-purchase inspection focus on brake and suspension components, where dangerous defects cluster most heavily on older Ssangyongs.

We have limited data for the 2009 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

71.8%

UK average ~80%

Below average

Dangerous (ever)

44.6%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

4.03

Over 13.4 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

68k

Middle half: 56k–84k

For context

These stats describe 202 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 202 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 2009.

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Before you buy a 2009 Ssangyong Kyron

Based on MOT data from 202 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 44.6% 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 (100%)	201	71.7%	4.04

Colour Breakdown

Based on 1,114 Ssangyong Kyron vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Silver 37.2%

414

Black 29.2%

325

Grey 22.9%

255

Maroon 7.3%

Red 2.1%

Blue 1.4%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2009 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.

68,008

typical

56,076

low mileage

83,588

high mileage

Half of all 2009 Ssangyong Kyron vehicles fall between 56,076 and 83,588 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 56,076 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.

✓ 56,076–83,588 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2009 Ssangyong Kyrons sit.

⚠ Over 112,843 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2009 Ssangyong Kyron — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 15% of 2009 Ssangyong Kyrons are still active.

Numbers are declining — 28 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (15% 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

13.4

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

4.03

Avg failures per vehicle

17.8

Avg advisories per vehicle

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