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BG59 TEV

2009 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

88,670 mi
Last recorded88,670 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Kuga83,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 88,670 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2024 69,147 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Dec 2024 69,147 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023 49,098 miles

Both door mirrors are slightly loose

Fail 10 Aug 2023 49,087 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cut in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cut in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both door mirrors are slightly loose

Fail 13 Jul 2023 49,052 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 May 2022 28,017 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 25,929 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 25,929 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 24,335 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 22,524 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 22,524 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both side (5.3.2 (b))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both side (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 20,637 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both side (2.7.3)

Fail 22 Nov 2017 20,637 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low both side (1.8)

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both side (2.7.3)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2016 18,525 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slight cut inner sidewall

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering Rack (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 22 Nov 2016 18,525 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed saidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Tyre slight cut inner sidewall

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre it is also deteriorated/crack ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering Rack (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 16,141 miles

nail in nearside front tyre

two nails in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 Nov 2014 12,978 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Nov 2013 9,660 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Nov 2012 7,318 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 TEV is a 2009 Ford Kuga in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 TEV, 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 TEV is a 2009 Ford Kuga, first registered on 28 November 2009.

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