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AW04 DSW

2009 Ford Kuga

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests36 (29 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate80.6%

Mileage

45,983 mi
Last recorded45,983 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Kuga83,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAW04 DSW
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

29 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 45,983 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2026 98,066 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2025 43,828 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2025 43,828 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65r14h on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2025 94,617 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2024 39,653 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))

Fail 30 Sep 2024 39,650 miles

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

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 23 Feb 2024 90,508 miles

Nearside Front tyre uneven tread

Fail 23 Feb 2024 90,508 miles

Nearside Front tyre uneven tread

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 36,970 miles

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2023 85,360 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 35,642 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 80,178 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 31,790 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 72,826 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 29,812 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 29,812 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 68,619 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))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 28,876 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))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 62,048 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 27,718 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective slight smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Sep 2018 27,718 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective slight smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2018 53,837 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 53,835 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb worn (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 23,256 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 51,290 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 20,645 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 46,502 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 19,061 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 40,971 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 11 Sep 2014 17,002 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 35,287 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Dec 2013 35,287 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Sep 2013 12,131 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 29,660 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 7,119 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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AW04 DSW is a 2009 Ford Kuga in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.6%.

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 AW04 DSW, 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 AW04 DSW registered?

AW04 DSW is a 2009 Ford Kuga, first registered on 16 December 2009.

Is AW04 DSW safe to buy?

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