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2009 Ford Kuga

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

176,758 mi
Last recorded176,758 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Kuga83,302 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG59 SEO
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2025 176,758 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 173,129 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 168,625 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 164,136 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 159,762 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2021 159,605 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 150,836 miles

oil leak onto engine undertray

Fail 9 Dec 2019 150,836 miles

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

oil leak onto engine undertray

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 138,544 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Nov 2018 138,544 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 124,159 miles

Corrosion in general on exhaust system

Oil leak

Fail 3 Oct 2017 124,159 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Corrosion in general on exhaust system

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2016 116,360 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 116,360 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 99,094 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 77,056 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

screw in nsr,osr tyres close to inner edge poss punctured

Pass 25 Nov 2014 77,056 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

screw in nsr,osr tyres close to inner edge poss punctured

Pass 16 Dec 2013 62,489 miles

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

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

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front wipers smearing

Pass 12 Nov 2012 47,126 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 SEO is a 2009 Ford Kuga in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BG59 SEO, 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 SEO is a 2009 Ford Kuga, first registered on 23 November 2009.

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