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AK09 HRF

2009 Ford Kuga

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

149,078 mi
Last recorded149,078 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Kuga83,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 149,078 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2025 149,078 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2024 141,031 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 132,136 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 129,376 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 123,991 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 118,735 miles
Fail 18 May 2021 118,735 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2020 113,656 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 107,135 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2019 107,135 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 May 2018 99,709 miles

Both rear shock absorbers have a light misting of oil

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside front tyre worn slightly on inner edge

Fail 25 May 2018 99,709 miles

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

Both rear shock absorbers have a light misting of oil

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside front tyre worn slightly on inner edge

Pass 8 Jun 2017 91,914 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 85,259 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres slightly worn on inner edges

Fail 18 Jun 2015 81,638 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 81,638 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 79,203 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside rear outer brake pad deteriorated

Pass 3 Mar 2014 67,151 miles

rear tyres rippled on inner edges

Pass 26 Feb 2013 57,179 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 47,001 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 HRF is a 2009 Ford Kuga in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 HRF, 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 AK09 HRF registered?

AK09 HRF is a 2009 Ford Kuga, first registered on 18 March 2009.

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