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BK59 FVL

2009 Ford Kuga

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

94,991 mi
Last recorded94,991 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Kuga83,302 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK59 FVL
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 94,991 miles
Fail 17 May 2025 94,990 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 91,277 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 86,149 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2023 86,055 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt adrift and damaged (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 81,155 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge 235/50/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 75,200 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 71,227 miles

o/s front tyre wearing low inner edge

Pass 9 Sep 2019 65,383 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

undertray fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2018 57,953 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 50,531 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened starting to corrode (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 22 Sep 2017 50,502 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened starting to corrode (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2016 43,144 miles

Both rear tyres starting to crack/perish

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

Front Wipers starting to smeer windscreen

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear wheel dragging slightly

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 37,743 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear wheel dragging slightly

Pass 20 Sep 2014 30,892 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2013 23,751 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2012 18,125 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

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

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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BK59 FVL is a 2009 Ford Kuga in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 BK59 FVL, 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 BK59 FVL registered?

BK59 FVL is a 2009 Ford Kuga, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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