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AM09 APV

2009 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

118,839 mi
Last recorded118,839 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Kuga83,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM09 APV
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 118,839 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2025 118,831 miles

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested not working (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 108,660 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2024 108,645 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 96,747 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 91,634 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2022 91,630 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 86,577 miles

unable to obtain diesel smoke test

Pass 3 Feb 2021 83,964 miles

Nearside Rear 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 12 Jun 2019 74,781 miles

both rear tyres low.

Pass 24 Aug 2018 68,032 miles

unable to obtain diesel smoke test.

Pass 15 Sep 2017 60,712 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre perished , worn close to limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 55,908 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

Pass 20 Aug 2015 49,415 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 39,855 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 30,477 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 23,645 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 23,088 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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AM09 APV is a 2009 Ford Kuga in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 AM09 APV, 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 AM09 APV registered?

AM09 APV is a 2009 Ford Kuga, first registered on 26 August 2009.

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