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AV59 HHX

2009 Ford Kuga

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

188,401 mi
Last recorded188,401 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Kuga83,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV59 HHX
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 188,401 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2025 184,928 miles

Central Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm size 235 55 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm size 235 55 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235 55 17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2025 184,902 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Fuel hose leaking filler pipe dripping onto floor (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp showing red light to the front predominantly blue light (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235 55 17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp showing red light to the front predominantly blue light (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm size 235 55 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm size 235 55 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235 55 17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2024 177,658 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 3 Jun 2023 171,420 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2022 169,464 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 166,104 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 166,059 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed play (2.1.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering arm deformed play (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 158,391 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 150,443 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2018 141,594 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2017 141,594 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 130,641 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 112,754 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 93,728 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 55,768 miles

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 55,768 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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AV59 HHX is a 2009 Ford Kuga in Blue 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 AV59 HHX, 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 AV59 HHX registered?

AV59 HHX is a 2009 Ford Kuga, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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