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AO09 BZB

2009 Ford Kuga

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

128,500 mi
Last recorded128,500 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Kuga83,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 BZB
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2024 128,500 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

Front wipers smearing slightly

Nearside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush starting to split on insert (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Coolant leak ()

Offside Front wheel slightly rough when spun

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush starting to split on insert (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive on lower sump/gearbox housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear silencer heat shield coming adrift

Fail 16 Dec 2024 128,500 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

Front wipers smearing slightly

Nearside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush starting to split on insert (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Coolant leak ()

Offside Front wheel slightly rough when spun

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush starting to split on insert (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive on lower sump/gearbox housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear silencer heat shield coming adrift

Pass 15 Dec 2023 124,559 miles

Central Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Fail 15 Dec 2023 124,559 miles

Central Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 120,640 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front drop link dust cover is perishing

Pass 15 Nov 2021 116,178 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2021 116,178 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 111,543 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 103,188 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2019 103,188 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 8 May 2018 96,047 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 87,992 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 76,160 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 66,130 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 51,740 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 39,948 miles

both rear tyres have slight distortion

Pass 6 Mar 2012 31,737 miles

crack in offside rear light lense

tyres,fronts getting close to limit,rears wearing uneven on inner edges

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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AO09 BZB is a 2009 Ford Kuga in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AO09 BZB, 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 AO09 BZB registered?

AO09 BZB is a 2009 Ford Kuga, first registered on 6 March 2009.

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