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AY59 YCR

2009 Ford Kuga

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

147,228 mi
Last recorded147,228 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Kuga83,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY59 YCR
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 147,228 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges stepping o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s trailing arms (bonding) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2025 147,050 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp insecure o/s and n/s (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges stepping o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s trailing arms (bonding) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 141,474 miles

Fuel hose deteriorated (Filler Neck Hose) (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2024 141,474 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel hose deteriorated (Filler Neck Hose) (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 135,416 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 131,744 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 125,853 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 118,279 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 103,146 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2019 103,146 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 89,290 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 78,459 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 78,459 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 68,673 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 64,142 miles

Fuel mist on filler neck

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Screen cracked outside of drivers view of the road.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Apr 2016 64,142 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Screen cracked outside of drivers view of the road.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 48,125 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 32,958 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both rear tyres low on tread on inner edges

Pass 26 Apr 2013 16,629 miles

small cuts in front tyre treads

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

front tyres low

Fail 10 Aug 2012 14,547 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear tyres feathering inner edges

Pass 10 Aug 2012 14,547 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

rear tyres feathering inner edges

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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AY59 YCR is a 2009 Ford Kuga in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AY59 YCR, 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 AY59 YCR registered?

AY59 YCR is a 2009 Ford Kuga, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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