2009 Ssangyong Kyron 2.0L Diesel · FJ09 SKE

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance history indicates a trend of reactive rather than proactive care. The most recent test on November 22, 2021 at 123,956 miles passed with minor consumable defects involving a defective wiper blade, a frayed seat belt, and a spare tyre. This represents an improvement from the November 2020 failure where the vehicle was rejected due to a stop lamp, thin brake pads, and tyres worn to the limit. Given that no MOT is recorded since late 2021, the vehicle is currently five years overdue for its inspection, raising significant concerns regarding its current mechanical state. At 123,956 miles over 17 years, the vehicle has averaged approximately 7,300 miles per year, which is consistent with typical usage for an older SUV. There is a notable gap of over 14,000 miles between May 2018 and April 2019, followed by roughly 9,000 miles between April 2019 and November 2020. The lack of data for the last five years suggests long periods of standing, which often leads to perished rubber components, seized calipers, and fluid degradation that are not captured by mileage figures alone. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the suspension system, as lower control arm bushes were already flagged as worn in 2019 at 110,529 miles. These components likely require replacement by now. The recurring issue with the nearside front seat belt webbing across 2018, 2020, and 2021 suggests a persistent lack of interior-related attention. Given the long lapse since the last record, a check for brake corrosion on the discs and the condition of the tyres is essential to ensure the vehicle has not suffered while sitting stationary.