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BG59 CVL

2009 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,406 mi
Last recorded133,406 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Kuga83,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG59 CVL
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 133,406 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))

Fail 21 Jan 2026 133,398 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2025 124,541 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 117,340 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2024 117,340 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn trailing arm support bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 109,799 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2022 109,799 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 100,125 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 83,424 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2020 83,424 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 69,855 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2019 69,855 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2019 64,828 miles

Coolant level low

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approximately 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approximately 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake discs slightly corroded

Suspension components slightly corroded.

Pass 28 Dec 2017 60,816 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2016 56,753 miles

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

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

Rear low on tread

Fail 31 Dec 2016 56,753 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

all tyres low on tread

Pass 12 Dec 2015 51,275 miles

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim nsf (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

nail in nsr tread

Fail 12 Dec 2015 51,275 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect nsf (1.8.A.1b)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect osf (1.8.A.1b)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim nsf (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

nail in nsr tread

Pass 18 Dec 2014 42,416 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2013 35,277 miles

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)

Pass 31 Dec 2012 26,706 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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BG59 CVL is a 2009 Ford Kuga in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BG59 CVL, 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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BG59 CVL is a 2009 Ford Kuga, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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