2010 Ssangyong Kyron 2.0L Diesel · FX10 AKV
2010 Ssangyong Kyron (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 May 2010. Recorded mileage 108,468 miles. MOT expired on 19 Jul 2022. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- SSANGYONG KYRON
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Jul 2022
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 108,468 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FX10 AKV Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/07/2021
- 108,468 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FX10 AKV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 2010 Ssangyong Kyron (FX10 AKV) between May 2013 and July 2021.
The record contains 9 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 20 July 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)”; “Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)”; “Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rears, both sides (3.6.B.2c)”.
FX10 AKV Mileage History
- 16/05/201330,435 mi
- 16/05/201330,435 mi
- 22/05/201447,716 mi+17,281 mi
- 21/05/201569,725 mi+22,009 mi
- 28/05/201569,815 mi+90 mi
- 31/05/201678,718 mi+8,903 mi
- 06/06/201678,719 mi+1 mi
- 17/07/201788,950 mi+10,231 mi
- 13/07/201895,489 mi+6,539 mi
- 24/08/2019102,641 mi+7,152 mi
- 26/08/2020106,971 mi+4,330 mi
- 20/07/2021108,468 mi+1,497 mi
Average of roughly 9,542 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for SsangYong (KGM) SsangYong Kyron
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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Common Problems: SSANGYONG KYRON
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Delphi Diesel Injector Leak-Off and Hard Cold Starting(Serious)
The Mercedes-derived 2.0-litre XDi four-cylinder diesel engine utilizes Delphi common-rail fuel injection. With mileage and fuel contamination, the injector internal control valves wear, allowing excessive fuel to leak back into the return line rather than maintaining rail pressure during cranking. This causes extended cold cranking times, rough uneven idle, black smoke under hard acceleration, and eventual engine cutout under high fuel demand.
- Front Lower Suspension Ball Joint Play and Knocking(Moderate)
The heavy ladder-frame construction of the Kyron puts substantial strain on the front independent double-wishbone suspension. Water, salt, and mud wash out grease from the lower ball joint rubber boots, causing metal-on-metal wear. Worn ball joints lead to knocking noises over potholes, imprecise steering feel, and immediate UK MOT failure.
- Electronic 4WD Transfer Case Actuator Seizure(Moderate)
The BorgWarner part-time four-wheel-drive transfer case uses an electronic motor mounted on the underside of the transmission casing to toggle between 2H, 4H, and 4L. If the 4WD system is not exercised regularly, corrosion and road dirt seize the motor gears and corrode the electrical connector, causing the 4WD warning light to flash and leaving the vehicle stuck in rear-wheel drive.
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- Delphi Diesel Injector Leak-Off and Hard Cold StartingSerious
The Mercedes-derived 2.0-litre XDi four-cylinder diesel engine utilizes Delphi common-rail fuel injection. With mileage and fuel contamination, the injector internal control valves wear, allowing excessive fuel to leak back into the return line rather than maintaining rail pressure during cranking. This causes extended cold cranking times, rough uneven idle, black smoke under hard acceleration, and eventual engine cutout under high fuel demand.
- Front Lower Suspension Ball Joint Play and KnockingModerate
The heavy ladder-frame construction of the Kyron puts substantial strain on the front independent double-wishbone suspension. Water, salt, and mud wash out grease from the lower ball joint rubber boots, causing metal-on-metal wear. Worn ball joints lead to knocking noises over potholes, imprecise steering feel, and immediate UK MOT failure.
- Electronic 4WD Transfer Case Actuator SeizureModerate
The BorgWarner part-time four-wheel-drive transfer case uses an electronic motor mounted on the underside of the transmission casing to toggle between 2H, 4H, and 4L. If the 4WD system is not exercised regularly, corrosion and road dirt seize the motor gears and corrode the electrical connector, causing the 4WD warning light to flash and leaving the vehicle stuck in rear-wheel drive.
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