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AK59 MMU

2009 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

103,086 mi
Last recorded103,086 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Kuga83,302 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK59 MMU
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 103,086 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play rear prop shaft rear center bearing (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 97,175 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 90,386 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 13 Sep 2023 90,382 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 82,792 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Fail 13 Sep 2022 82,792 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 76,124 miles

low emissions diesel no print out for emissions

Pass 7 Sep 2020 71,968 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 66,735 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 61,272 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 61,250 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 58,433 miles

Advise both front Tyre's worn inner edge and uneven

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Score marks and slight pitting on discs (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Score marks and slight pitting on discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Aug 2016 53,484 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 49,372 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 44,123 miles

both front tyres cracking in tread

both rear tyres worn to limit at time of test

Pass 4 Sep 2012 35,255 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

N/S/R tyre cracking in the treads

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 19,598 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 MMU is a 2009 Ford Kuga in Black 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 AK59 MMU, 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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AK59 MMU is a 2009 Ford Kuga, first registered on 10 September 2009.

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