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BK09 UZC

2009 Ford Kuga

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

134,200 mi
Last recorded134,200 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Kuga83,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK09 UZC
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 134,200 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2026 134,100 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect led bulbs fitted no beam image on either light (4.1.2 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 123,991 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 17 Feb 2024 114,535 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Feb 2024 114,462 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 112,642 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Dec 2022 112,636 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 106,552 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded slight corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded slight corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

clutch pedal anti slip provision missing

Pass 3 Dec 2020 101,715 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 95,339 miles

nearside/offside front brake disc inner surfaces worn/corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2018 89,477 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 83,427 miles

all the tyres have cracks around side walls

Fail 16 Jun 2017 83,427 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

all the tyres have cracks around side walls

Pass 17 Jun 2016 76,709 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 69,507 miles

winter tyres fitted

Fail 23 Jun 2015 69,507 miles

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

winter tyres fitted

Pass 25 Jul 2014 62,925 miles

clutch pedal anti-slip provision missing

Pass 13 Jun 2013 52,552 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 34,356 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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BK09 UZC 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 73.7%.

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 BK09 UZC, 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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What year was BK09 UZC registered?

BK09 UZC is a 2009 Ford Kuga, first registered on 18 April 2009.

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