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AC58 ELV

2009 Ford Kuga

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

119,125 mi
Last recorded119,125 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Kuga83,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC58 ELV
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 119,125 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 May 2025 119,125 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 116,212 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 109,348 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Nov 2022 109,348 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 100,042 miles

Rear both tyres wearing uneven on inner edges

Pass 12 Nov 2020 90,525 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 90,520 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2019 87,132 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Rear tyres smooth on inner edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Nov 2019 87,127 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Rear tyres smooth on inner edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 82,656 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four around 3 mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 77,858 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge bald (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 71,256 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 64,999 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 59,452 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 52,132 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side front tyre poor condition

plastic sills

Fail 17 Jan 2014 52,132 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side front tyre poor condition

plastic sills

Pass 29 Jan 2013 44,725 miles

front pads getting low

Pass 24 Jan 2012 32,204 miles

front + rear brake pads quite thin

n/s/r tyre bald on inner edge + close to limit

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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AC58 ELV is a 2009 Ford Kuga in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AC58 ELV, 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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AC58 ELV is a 2009 Ford Kuga, first registered on 29 January 2009.

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