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BD59 VAF

2009 Ford Kuga

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,776 mi
Last recorded108,776 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Kuga83,302 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD59 VAF
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 108,776 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2025 108,776 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Oct 2024 104,410 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 101,111 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 95,486 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 92,651 miles

heavley undersealed

tyer walls marked rec new

Fail 22 Oct 2021 92,651 miles

heavley undersealed

tyer walls marked rec new

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 91,593 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 89,369 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 86,185 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 85,212 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 85,212 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017 77,808 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 54,211 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 54,211 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 42,169 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 42,169 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 37,135 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 35,826 miles

advise engine under tray fitted

Pass 19 Dec 2012 28,566 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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BD59 VAF 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 75%.

Across all 2009 Ford Kuga models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 83,302 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 BD59 VAF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BD59 VAF registered?

BD59 VAF is a 2009 Ford Kuga, first registered on 24 December 2009.

Is BD59 VAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD59 VAF shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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