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BJ59 CKN

2009 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

161,543 mi
Last recorded161,543 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Kuga83,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ59 CKN
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 161,543 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge Both Sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 151,903 miles

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

Offside Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Feb 2025 151,836 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Feb 2024 145,781 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 136,219 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 129,055 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 123,855 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 12 Nov 2020 123,855 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 117,307 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2019 117,307 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 106,309 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 96,084 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 86,299 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 78,333 miles

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

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

advise engine under tray fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2014 64,535 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres stepped

Fail 14 Nov 2014 64,535 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres stepped

Pass 29 Nov 2013 48,349 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 10 Dec 2012 30,963 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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BJ59 CKN is a 2009 Ford Kuga in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BJ59 CKN, 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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BJ59 CKN is a 2009 Ford Kuga, first registered on 17 December 2009.

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