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AD59 DFK

2010 Ford Kuga

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

149,707 mi
Last recorded149,707 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Ford Kuga80,105 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD59 DFK
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 149,707 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 137,424 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flange joint, (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 134,132 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2023 134,132 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 130,102 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2022 130,100 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Catalyst joints. (6.1.2 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2022 130,081 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at catalyst joints (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 125,788 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 118,623 miles

One out of two number plate light out

Fail 25 Sep 2020 118,623 miles

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

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

One out of two number plate light out

Pass 25 Sep 2019 109,369 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 109,396 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 98,122 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 88,633 miles

Offside Front tyre slightly worn on edge

Pass 24 Oct 2016 75,882 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 63,976 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 49,954 miles

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Fail 15 Sep 2014 49,954 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 17 Sep 2013 37,198 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 35,975 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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AD59 DFK is a 2010 Ford Kuga in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 AD59 DFK, 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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AD59 DFK is a 2010 Ford Kuga, first registered on 29 January 2010.

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