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A4 KUG

2009 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

116,726 mi
Last recorded116,726 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Kuga83,302 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 KUG
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 116,726 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2x bothsides (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2x bothsides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2024 107,268 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 103,396 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2x bothsides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 102,086 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2022 102,086 miles

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 98,584 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2021 98,584 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 96,849 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 92,681 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 88,532 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 80,213 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 70,152 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 61,980 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 53,122 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 May 2014 53,122 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 May 2013 42,932 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 33,729 miles

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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A4 KUG is a 2009 Ford Kuga in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A4 KUG, 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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What year was A4 KUG registered?

A4 KUG is a 2009 Ford Kuga, first registered on 5 June 2009.

Is A4 KUG safe to buy?

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