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BK09 XML

2009 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

94,548 mi
Last recorded94,548 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Kuga83,302 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK09 XML
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 94,548 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear general corrosion on rear of car

Pass 4 Dec 2024 89,614 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x4 upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2024 89,613 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x4 upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 80,047 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 75,169 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2022 75,169 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 70,748 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 67,300 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 65,793 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 58,936 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 52,297 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 44,263 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 35,326 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2015 35,286 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 29,043 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 21,250 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 21,250 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 2 Jan 2013 13,942 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 XML 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 BK09 XML, 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 XML registered?

BK09 XML is a 2009 Ford Kuga, first registered on 7 May 2009.

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