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BN09 LVV

2009 Ford Kuga

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

61,516 mi
Last recorded61,516 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Kuga83,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN09 LVV
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 61,516 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2025 61,516 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 57,847 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 54,815 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 52,178 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing dot code 2914 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2mm (235/50/18) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing dot code 1211 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing dot code 2913 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 24 May 2021 49,452 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing dot code 2914. outer sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2mm (235/50/18) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing dot code 1211 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm centre and outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 46,084 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 44,853 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 42,239 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2018 42,239 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 39,683 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 36,910 miles

CHILD SEAT FITTED NSR AND OSR NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF BELTS

Fail 11 Mar 2016 36,856 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

CHILD SEAT FITTED NSR AND OSR NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF BELTS

Fail 14 Mar 2015 32,592 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 32,592 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 Mar 2014 27,839 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Mar 2014 27,839 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Mar 2013 24,864 miles

offside rear tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 16 Mar 2013 24,864 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside rear tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 23 Mar 2012 20,004 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

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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BN09 LVV is a 2009 Ford Kuga in Silver 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 BN09 LVV, 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 BN09 LVV registered?

BN09 LVV is a 2009 Ford Kuga, first registered on 30 March 2009.

Is BN09 LVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN09 LVV shows 20 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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