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AO09 DYS

2009 Ford Kuga

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

205,776 mi
Last recorded205,776 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2019
Typical for 2009 Ford Kuga83,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 DYS
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2019 205,776 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to limit also cracking between treads and worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle is fitted with engine cover and under tray so there is a restricted view of some testable items.

Fail 20 Mar 2019 205,775 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to limit also cracking between treads and worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle is fitted with engine cover and under tray so there is a restricted view of some testable items.

Pass 19 Apr 2018 188,412 miles

Vehicle is fitted with engine cover and under tray so there is a restricted view of some testable items.

Pass 17 Mar 2017 177,431 miles

both rear tyres badly stepped on inner edges

Pass 5 Apr 2016 162,897 miles

both front tyres worn close to limits

Pass 11 Apr 2015 143,613 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Mar 2015 143,385 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 125,079 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 6 Mar 2013 97,684 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 72,755 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2012 72,755 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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 DYS is a 2009 Ford Kuga in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AO09 DYS, 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 DYS registered?

AO09 DYS is a 2009 Ford Kuga, first registered on 14 March 2009.

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