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AK59 XYW

2009 Ford Kuga

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

136,062 mi
Last recorded136,062 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Kuga83,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK59 XYW
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2025 136,062 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 124,701 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 124,501 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2022 124,501 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 Sep 2021 124,496 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 112,694 miles

Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2019 112,685 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 95,067 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 76,705 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 59,693 miles

all 4 tyre close to legal limit

Fail 15 Apr 2015 49,877 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)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 49,877 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 33,103 miles

signs of slight wear to inside edges of both front tyres ,all o k at test time

Pass 20 Sep 2013 32,436 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 24,999 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 XYW is a 2009 Ford Kuga in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 XYW, 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 XYW registered?

AK59 XYW is a 2009 Ford Kuga, first registered on 21 September 2009.

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