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AK59 ZNU

2009 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

97,331 mi
Last recorded97,331 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Kuga83,302 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 97,331 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2025 92,731 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 86,156 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 78,335 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 69,078 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2021 69,078 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 60,597 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 52,984 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2019 52,984 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 48,290 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 42,936 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2017 42,936 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 39,286 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 35,547 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 29,679 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 25,557 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 22,781 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 ZNU 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 ZNU, 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 ZNU registered?

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

Is AK59 ZNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK59 ZNU shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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