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AV09 ZNL

2009 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2025
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

155,559 mi
Last recorded155,559 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Kuga83,302 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV09 ZNL
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2024 155,559 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2024 155,554 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 144,714 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

stone chip just outside drivers view

Pass 14 Jan 2022 137,483 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges and deteriorated

clutch pedal rubber missing

stone chip just outside drivers view

Fail 14 Jan 2022 137,483 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges and deteriorated

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

stone chip just outside drivers view

Pass 15 Jan 2021 127,882 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 127,882 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 122,004 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2020 122,002 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 111,059 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

front brake pads low

Fail 9 Jan 2019 111,001 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

front brake pads low

Pass 16 Jan 2018 100,551 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 100,551 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 79,730 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 13 Jul 2016 79,730 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Jul 2015 65,733 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 57,023 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 48,665 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 39,626 miles

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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AV09 ZNL is a 2009 Ford Kuga in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 AV09 ZNL, 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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AV09 ZNL is a 2009 Ford Kuga, first registered on 6 July 2009.

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