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AK09 GNF

2009 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

154,398 mi
Last recorded154,398 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Kuga83,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK09 GNF
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 154,398 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Aug 2025 154,398 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 147,064 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 139,128 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 129,119 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 115,060 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a small cut to outer sidewall, not to excess.

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres wearing on inside edges, not to excess. 235/45/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 108,080 miles

FUEL NECK SLIGHTLY DAMP BUT NOT TO EXCESS

NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE WEARING SLIGHTLY ON INNER EDGE

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 12 Aug 2020 108,080 miles

FUEL NECK SLIGHTLY DAMP BUT NOT TO EXCESS

NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE WEARING SLIGHTLY ON INNER EDGE

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 100,534 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 97,355 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Mar 2018 89,091 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 83,363 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 83,331 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front border pass discs lipped rear pads look low (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 74,201 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 61,965 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 50,024 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 39,042 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front number plate cracked

nsr tyre 3mm on outer edge

small cuts in both the rear tyres tread

Fail 9 Mar 2012 29,524 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 29,524 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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AK09 GNF is a 2009 Ford Kuga in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AK09 GNF, 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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AK09 GNF is a 2009 Ford Kuga, first registered on 19 March 2009.

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