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AV58 SXE

2009 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

143,997 mi
Last recorded143,997 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Kuga83,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV58 SXE
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 143,997 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides of car ()

Pass 18 Apr 2024 135,453 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2024 135,453 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 May 2023 132,025 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 128,295 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2022 128,295 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2021 124,769 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2021 124,769 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 120,768 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 112,772 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear radius arm bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear radius arm bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2019 112,727 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear radius arm bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear radius arm bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 101,494 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear tie bar bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 24 Aug 2017 90,628 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 3 Aug 2017 89,887 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 80,606 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 1 Sep 2016 80,572 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 66,757 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 62,457 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 53,651 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 50,467 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2012 40,294 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 34,767 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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AV58 SXE is a 2009 Ford Kuga in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 AV58 SXE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV58 SXE registered?

AV58 SXE is a 2009 Ford Kuga, first registered on 23 January 2009.

Is AV58 SXE safe to buy?

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