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AV59 KZS

2009 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

93,308 mi
Last recorded93,308 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Kuga83,302 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV59 KZS
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 93,308 miles

Coil spring corroded front/rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front tyre tread depth wearing low/nail in tread area

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

Offside Front tyre tread depth wearing low

Offside Rear tyre tread depth wearing low

Pass 28 Jan 2025 89,497 miles

All nearside direction indicators flashing quickly.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside wing mirror cover missing.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Various suspension and chassis components slightly deteriorated.

Fail 28 Jan 2025 89,495 miles

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

All nearside direction indicators flashing quickly.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside wing mirror cover missing.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Various suspension and chassis components slightly deteriorated.

Pass 29 Jan 2024 86,238 miles

Exhaust heatshield loose

Nearside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 82,524 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2023 82,524 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2022 78,813 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 75,244 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 70,026 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 66,989 miles

Fuel filler pipe is covered by fuel but no excessive leak found

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack at top of windscreen and chip in middle right (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2019 66,989 miles

Rear Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated and likely to cause a short-circuit wiring lose and melted on exhaust (4.10 (b) (ii))

Fuel filler pipe is covered by fuel but no excessive leak found

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack at top of windscreen and chip in middle right (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 62,803 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 57,735 miles

engine covers/undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2016 51,021 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 43,367 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 38,091 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 30,817 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Oct 2012 24,047 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 KZS is a 2009 Ford Kuga in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KZS, 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 KZS registered?

AV59 KZS is a 2009 Ford Kuga, first registered on 9 October 2009.

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The MOT history for AV59 KZS shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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