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BF09 VTY

2009 Ford Kuga

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

174,222 mi
Last recorded174,222 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Kuga83,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF09 VTY
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 174,222 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 167,477 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2024 158,522 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2024 158,518 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 146,831 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 134,850 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2022 134,850 miles

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

Trailer electrical socket likely to become detached (4.10 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2021 125,780 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 117,337 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2020 116,703 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 105,968 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 105,968 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 90,333 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement seperating (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear light lense cracked

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement seperating (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 22 Jan 2018 90,247 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement seperating (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear light lense cracked

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement seperating (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 77,272 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 60,722 miles

Under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 11 Mar 2015 58,345 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 53,423 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

child seat6 fitted in l/h rear cannot check belt correctly

Pass 12 Feb 2013 47,402 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 34,019 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 34,019 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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BF09 VTY is a 2009 Ford Kuga in White 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 BF09 VTY, 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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BF09 VTY is a 2009 Ford Kuga, first registered on 3 March 2009.

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