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A100 RDM

2009 Ford Kuga

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

127,515 mi
Last recorded127,515 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Kuga83,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA100 RDM
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 127,515 miles

Central Rear rear subframe corrosion

Fail 6 Nov 2025 127,505 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear rear subframe corrosion

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 119,673 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2024 119,673 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe and suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 124,019 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 8 Nov 2022 124,015 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush de-laminated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush de-laminated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 121,120 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 115,136 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 16 Oct 2020 115,136 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 107,584 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2019 107,584 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 99,081 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 99,080 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction d/cam (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 87,063 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 83,292 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 72,528 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 61,122 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 51,647 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 46,084 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 37,420 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2012 36,215 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Ford Kuga?

Based on 2,487,727 MOT tests across 269,939 vehicles.

82.9%
Pass Rate
7,164
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
269,939
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,708
coil spring broken 9,835
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A100 RDM is a 2009 Ford Kuga in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2009 Ford Kuga models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 83,302 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 Ford Kuga fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,708 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A100 RDM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Kuga typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 17 years old, this Ford Kuga is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A100 RDM is a 2009 Ford Kuga, first registered on 11 March 2009.

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