MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
122,872 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/55/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/55/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement [caliper lever] (1.1.15 (e))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD LOOSE AT REAR
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (3.5.1i)
REAR EXHAUST HANGER BROKEN BUT SECURE
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
engine cover fitted
exhaust heat shield securing points corroded
n/s/f and o/s/f subframe plastic sleeve/covers cracked but still secure
n/s/f inner wheel arch cover damaged
undertray fitted
under trays fitted
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front wiper blades wone
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front wiper blades wone
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nail in nearside front tyre
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)
slight marking of n/s rear tyre s/wall not excessive
How Reliable is the Ford Kuga?
Based on 2,487,727 MOT tests across 269,939 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AK59 ZTW is a 2009 Ford Kuga in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 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 ZTW, 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 ZTW is a 2009 Ford Kuga, first registered on 22 September 2009.
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