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BK51 GVP

2009 Ford Kuga

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

138,487 mi
Last recorded138,487 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Kuga83,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK51 GVP
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 138,487 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2026 138,482 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jul 2025 128,052 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2025 128,047 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2024 116,949 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2023 106,110 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2022 97,442 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2022 97,442 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 91,521 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 86,136 miles

both rear tyres slight wear on edges

Pass 2 Mar 2018 81,628 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 75,975 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 75,975 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 71,307 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 66,343 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 66,343 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 61,232 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 50,183 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 9 Mar 2012 36,605 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 36,605 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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BK51 GVP is a 2009 Ford Kuga in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BK51 GVP, 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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BK51 GVP is a 2009 Ford Kuga, first registered on 26 March 2009.

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