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2009 Ford Kuga

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

146,351 mi
Last recorded146,351 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Kuga83,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD09 LKM
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2024 146,351 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 31 Oct 2024 146,351 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 136,528 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2023 136,515 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 124,649 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 28 Oct 2022 124,599 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Oct 2021 116,748 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

os mirror casing damaged

Fail 11 Oct 2021 116,748 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

os mirror casing damaged

Pass 12 Oct 2020 109,121 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsf and nsr (5.2.3 (e))

ns ind lense damaged

Fail 12 Oct 2020 109,121 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear (0.1 (d))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsf and nsr (5.2.3 (e))

ns ind lense damaged

Pass 8 Oct 2019 100,288 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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 7 Oct 2019 100,288 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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 4 Oct 2018 91,190 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 81,440 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 18 Sep 2017 81,437 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inside edge.

Pass 2 Sep 2016 70,715 miles

nearside front shock wet with oil

Pass 20 Aug 2015 59,212 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre low @ 3mm & tread worn unevenly

offside rear tyre wearing low @ 3-4mm

Pass 7 Aug 2014 51,097 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Aug 2013 42,202 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 30,215 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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BD09 LKM is a 2009 Ford Kuga in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 BD09 LKM, 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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BD09 LKM is a 2009 Ford Kuga, first registered on 17 July 2009.

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