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AD59 KVT

2009 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

163,001 mi
Last recorded163,001 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford S-max89,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD59 KVT
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 163,001 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear indicator bulb slighly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2024 156,460 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front trailing arm bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear indicators showing slight white (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened light corrosion on rear sub frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 150,104 miles

n/s/f drop link dust cover poor

n/s/r trailing arm bush worn

rear number plate poor

Pass 16 Dec 2022 142,764 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing low on outer edge

n/s/r trailing arm bush slightly worn

Fail 15 Dec 2022 142,748 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s/f tyre wearing low on outer edge

n/s/r trailing arm bush slightly worn

Pass 17 Dec 2021 136,366 miles

both rear trailing arm bush worn to limit

Pass 17 Dec 2020 129,497 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 122,998 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded

Nearside front tyre very worn outer edge and getting close to limit

Offside front tyre getting close to limit

Offside rear tyre worn on edges

Rear brake discs scored due to pad being worn

Fail 11 Dec 2019 122,993 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50 r17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear coil springs corroded

Nearside front tyre very worn outer edge and getting close to limit

Offside front tyre getting close to limit

Offside rear tyre worn on edges

Rear brake discs scored due to pad being worn

Pass 11 Dec 2018 116,930 miles

Front BOTH wiper blades slightly smeary

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

covers and shields fitted obstructing view of components

Pass 28 Dec 2017 109,185 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted unable to fully inspect some components

Fail 28 Dec 2017 109,185 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50/17 W (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/50/17 W (4.1.E.1)

engine cover and under trays fitted unable to fully inspect some components

Pass 21 Dec 2016 98,424 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2016 98,424 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 86,663 miles

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play tie rod end (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 31 Dec 2014 75,317 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s mirror cover missing and side repeater lens

o/s/r tyre down to 2mm in places and sidewall cracking

Pass 31 Dec 2014 75,317 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s mirror cover missing and side repeater lens

o/s/r tyre down to 2mm in places and sidewall cracking

Pass 11 Dec 2013 63,473 miles

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

front brake discs and pads wearing thin

nearside door mirror cover/indicator lense missing

offside rear tyre cracking slightly and wearing low

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 18 Dec 2012 50,360 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Dec 2012 50,360 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the Ford S-max?

Based on 1,368,227 MOT tests across 101,843 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
8,124
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
101,843
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 26,089
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 18,704
Stop lamp not working 10,335
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 9,141
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 9,079
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AD59 KVT is a 2009 Ford S-max 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 2009 Ford S-max models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 89,496 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 S-max fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 26,089 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AD59 KVT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford S-max typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 17 years old, this Ford S-max is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AD59 KVT registered?

AD59 KVT is a 2009 Ford S-max, first registered on 24 December 2009.

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