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AD59 HME

2009 Ford Kuga

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

187,303 mi
Last recorded187,303 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Kuga83,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD59 HME
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 187,303 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2026 187,301 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2025 175,185 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2025 175,174 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 163,757 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play Inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2022 141,703 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2021 128,369 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 126,954 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 124,911 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 124,911 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Aug 2018 121,687 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 121,686 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 119,101 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 110,179 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 96,836 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 82,966 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 71,621 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 71,621 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2012 57,553 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 HME is a 2009 Ford Kuga in Grey 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 AD59 HME, 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 AD59 HME registered?

AD59 HME is a 2009 Ford Kuga, first registered on 17 December 2009.

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