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BK09 VWF

2009 Ford Kuga

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,233 mi
Last recorded133,233 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Kuga83,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK09 VWF
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 133,233 miles

Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bothsides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 129,710 miles

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

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

Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bothsides and lower (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2025 129,701 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Nearside Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bothsides and lower (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 125,879 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bothsides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2024 125,879 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bothsides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2023

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view

Fail 8 Feb 2023

Nearside 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))

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

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

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view

Pass 16 Feb 2022 113,308 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 18 Feb 2021 106,146 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view

rear exhaust heat shield insercure

Fail 16 Feb 2021 106,146 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view

rear exhaust heat shield insercure

Pass 15 Feb 2020 100,398 miles

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))

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Jan 2019 92,173 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Jan 2018 84,331 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)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 17 Jan 2018 84,331 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 24 Jan 2017 75,990 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 75,990 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 73,492 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 58,461 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

REAR TYRES WORN ON INNER TREAD, BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY LIPPED

Pass 12 May 2015 58,461 miles

REAR TYRES WORN ON INNER TREAD, BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY LIPPED

Pass 15 May 2014 43,525 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 28,859 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 VWF is a 2009 Ford Kuga in Red 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 BK09 VWF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BK09 VWF registered?

BK09 VWF is a 2009 Ford Kuga, first registered on 22 July 2009.

Is BK09 VWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK09 VWF shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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