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AK09 TYV

2009 Ford Kuga

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

115,644 mi
Last recorded115,644 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Kuga83,302 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 115,644 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on both sides - O/S/F and N/S/F (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush - both O/S/R and N/S/R (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 112,742 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))

rear crossmember and arms corroded but not weakened

Pass 13 Oct 2023 108,349 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 100,048 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt two ()

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 89,885 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

trims and covers fitted to vehicle

Fail 8 Oct 2021 89,867 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 76,916 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 64,262 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 56,295 miles

front and rear brake pads getting low

Pass 24 Mar 2017 49,386 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 42,346 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 35,597 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 29,532 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 29,532 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 24,348 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 20,114 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 20,043 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 TYV is a 2009 Ford Kuga in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 TYV, 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 TYV registered?

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

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