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AK59 BZC

2009 Ford Kuga

Grey Diesel 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

83,162 mi
Last recorded83,162 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Kuga83,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK59 BZC
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2025 83,162 miles

Nearside Front fog light out

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 76,522 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2024 76,521 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 69,616 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2023 69,616 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 62,084 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2022 62,083 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 58,154 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 56,561 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2020 56,561 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2018 51,058 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 43,563 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 ()

Fail 30 Nov 2017 43,562 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2016 38,885 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 35,383 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 31,038 miles

Front tyres getting low on tread

Lower intercooler core damaged

Pass 29 Aug 2013 25,575 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 20,407 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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AK59 BZC is a 2009 Ford Kuga in Grey with a 2,521cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AK59 BZC, 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 AK59 BZC registered?

AK59 BZC is a 2009 Ford Kuga, first registered on 22 September 2009.

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