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AK09 HCD

2009 Ford Kuga

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,638 mi
Last recorded100,638 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Kuga83,302 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK09 HCD
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 100,638 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2025 95,551 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 91,371 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2024 91,362 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flex (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm estimated (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack damp near osf gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2024 91,270 miles

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working wing mirror type not LED (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flex (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm estimated (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack damp near osf gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 84,086 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 77,011 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 68,810 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 68,707 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 64,365 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 57,912 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under shields fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Mar 2019 57,868 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2x cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under shields fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Apr 2018 54,248 miles

Both front tyres are lightly perished

Pass 28 Mar 2017 49,920 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 45,388 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 40,579 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 36,366 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 32,919 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Mar 2013 32,919 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2012 19,756 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 HCD is a 2009 Ford Kuga in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HCD, 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 HCD is a 2009 Ford Kuga, first registered on 7 April 2009.

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