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AK09 HHG

2009 Ford Kuga

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,948 mi
Last recorded146,948 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Kuga83,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK09 HHG
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 146,948 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2026 146,948 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2025 130,881 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 117,044 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2024 117,044 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 100,204 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 93,536 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 84,767 miles

Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Mar 2021 84,612 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect Misting oil as well (5.3.2 (d))

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

Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Misting oil as well (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Inner Brake pads seem low

Pass 12 Mar 2020 77,460 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

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

Fail 12 Mar 2020 77,460 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 68,344 miles

Front tyres perished

Pass 8 Mar 2018 61,525 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 53,093 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 48,835 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 48,835 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 42,003 miles

bothside front brake pad/s inner face worn thin.

bothside rear brake pad/s inner face wearing thin.

Pass 10 Mar 2014 35,725 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 28,787 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 9 Mar 2012 21,473 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 HHG is a 2009 Ford Kuga in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2009 Ford Kuga models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 83,302 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 HHG, 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 HHG is a 2009 Ford Kuga, first registered on 17 March 2009.

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