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BD09 UBJ

2009 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

86,544 mi
Last recorded86,544 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Kuga83,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD09 UBJ
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 86,544 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2026 86,540 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Pass 14 May 2025 85,720 miles
Fail 13 May 2025 85,720 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2023 76,632 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))

Fail 19 Dec 2023 76,632 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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 16 Dec 2022 69,269 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2022 69,269 miles

Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 58,405 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 7 Dec 2020 48,781 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2020 48,774 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/50 18 side wall on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Nov 2019 46,798 miles

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

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Nov 2018 43,995 miles

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

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

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

all tyres cracked

Pass 1 Nov 2017 38,304 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Oct 2016 35,186 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 32,714 miles

CHILD SEAT FITTED UNABLE TO TEST ALL SEAT BELTS

Pass 29 Oct 2014 29,245 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 26,285 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 23,356 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 23,356 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 UBJ is a 2009 Ford Kuga in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 UBJ, 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 BD09 UBJ registered?

BD09 UBJ is a 2009 Ford Kuga, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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