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BF09 VWE

2009 Ford Kuga

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

165,955 mi
Last recorded165,955 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Kuga83,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF09 VWE
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 165,955 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 163,557 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 161,468 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))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 158,703 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 149,956 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 144,554 miles

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

Front Wiper blades smear

Fail 7 Dec 2020 144,536 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Front Wiper blades smear

Pass 7 Dec 2019 141,468 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2019 141,468 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2018 132,758 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres staring to perish on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 125,365 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2016 115,978 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2016 115,978 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 105,536 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 5 Oct 2015 105,536 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 95,671 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 87,330 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 79,579 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 75,190 miles

Front brake pads wearing thin

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 VWE is a 2009 Ford Kuga in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 BF09 VWE, 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 VWE is a 2009 Ford Kuga, first registered on 6 March 2009.

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