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AK09 TBU

2009 Ford Kuga

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

154,398 mi
Last recorded154,398 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Kuga83,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK09 TBU
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 154,398 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 26 May 2026 154,384 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 29 May 2025 144,925 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears wearing close on the inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 133,319 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 122,668 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 112,745 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 100,665 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 90,487 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 81,481 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 67,918 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides rear

Pass 29 Mar 2017 56,933 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 47,051 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 41,354 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 35,138 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 29,670 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 21,392 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 TBU is a 2009 Ford Kuga in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 TBU, 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 TBU registered?

AK09 TBU is a 2009 Ford Kuga, first registered on 30 March 2009.

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