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AD59 OEU

2009 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

160,117 mi
Last recorded160,117 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Kuga83,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD59 OEU
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 160,117 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 154,552 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 142,178 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2023 142,178 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 134,558 miles

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

Heavy underbody corrosion to suspension

Rear exhaust heat shield slightly insecure

Fail 3 Oct 2022 134,550 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

Heavy underbody corrosion to suspension

Rear exhaust heat shield slightly insecure

Pass 6 Oct 2021 129,209 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Oct 2021 129,196 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 123,193 miles

Both front l.e.d.position lamp bulbs flickering

Fail 8 Oct 2020 123,109 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Both front l.e.d.position lamp bulbs flickering

Pass 8 Oct 2019 117,234 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 111,397 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 103,343 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2017 103,192 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 90,105 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 76,568 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 72,416 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jun 2014 64,672 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 59,492 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 44,861 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 44,861 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 OEU is a 2009 Ford Kuga in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OEU, 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 OEU registered?

AD59 OEU is a 2009 Ford Kuga, first registered on 14 December 2009.

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