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A9 BWX

2010 Ford Kuga

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

167,140 mi
Last recorded167,140 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2010 Ford Kuga80,105 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 BWX
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 167,140 miles

N/S & O/S Inner cills showing corrosion

Undercarriage showing corrosion

Pass 14 May 2024 163,722 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2023 159,432 miles
Pass 21 May 2022 154,879 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 150,761 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 144,844 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 135,545 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 6 Sep 2019 135,545 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 4 Sep 2018 123,773 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 113,780 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 98,847 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

n/s rear fog light damaged

rear reflectors not symmetrical

n/s front and rear tyres devoid of tread on inner shoulders

Fail 19 Aug 2016 98,687 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

n/s rear fog light damaged

rear reflectors not symmetrical

n/s front and rear tyres devoid of tread on inner shoulders

Pass 14 Aug 2015 84,609 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 72,720 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 59,282 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 25 Jul 2013 59,273 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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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A9 BWX is a 2010 Ford Kuga in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2010 Ford Kuga models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 80,105 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 A9 BWX, 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 16 years old, this Ford Kuga is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A9 BWX is a 2010 Ford Kuga, first registered on 12 May 2010.

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