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BN59 BWL

2009 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

89,098 mi
Last recorded89,098 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Kuga83,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 89,098 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2025 87,169 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 84,004 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 80,831 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2023 80,829 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 79,014 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 75,067 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 71,962 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 71,962 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2019 60,569 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 47,335 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 36,472 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 32,306 miles

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

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

both rear brake disks have a slight lip

both rear tyres are cracking

exhaust system in general is coroded

Pass 29 Jul 2016 30,217 miles

Engine bay covers and under body guards fitted

Engine malfunction message displayed on dash

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

Fail 28 Jul 2016 30,209 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Engine bay covers and under body guards fitted

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 25,968 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jul 2014 19,529 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 15,400 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 11,598 miles

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 BWL is a 2009 Ford Kuga in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 BN59 BWL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN59 BWL registered?

BN59 BWL is a 2009 Ford Kuga, first registered on 21 September 2009.

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The MOT history for BN59 BWL shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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