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BN59 BVK

2009 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,304 mi
Last recorded142,304 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Kuga83,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN59 BVK
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 142,304 miles

fuel tank heat sheild insecure

Pass 31 Jul 2025 133,722 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 31 Jul 2025 133,720 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2024 130,879 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn uneven

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 126,159 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2023 126,143 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 118,932 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 110,115 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2021 110,100 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 105,784 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 19 Sep 2019 93,409 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 87,045 miles

Rear Both tyres starting to get low.

Pass 5 Sep 2017 78,964 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 78,964 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Both nearside and offside rear outer brake pads starting to break up

Pass 23 Aug 2016 74,532 miles

Nearside Front tyre shoulders worn

Offside Front tyre shoulders worn

undertray fitted

Pass 25 Aug 2015 69,892 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 63,397 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 63,397 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 52,494 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Aug 2012 43,377 miles

pads wearing low

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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BN59 BVK is a 2009 Ford Kuga in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2009 Ford Kuga models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 83,302 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 BN59 BVK, 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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BN59 BVK is a 2009 Ford Kuga, first registered on 11 September 2009.

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