CarVerify

Free Car Check

BN59 KMU

2009 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1997cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

210,189 mi
Last recorded210,189 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Kuga83,302 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 210,189 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2025 207,669 miles

Offside Parking brake just met requirements will require adjustment / repair

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2024 198,911 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2024 198,909 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 192,157 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2021 172,547 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 159,355 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2020 159,355 miles

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

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

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))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 142,529 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect leaking oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Fail 10 Oct 2019 142,529 miles

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury light unit (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect leaking oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 122,933 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 122,933 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 107,076 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 90,164 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 73,359 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 73,359 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 59,237 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 46,262 miles

cut in wall of n/s rear tyre, no cords showing

Pass 6 Sep 2012 31,681 miles

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

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
Full Ford Kuga reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BN59 KMU 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 73.7%.

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 BN59 KMU, 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

How do I check the history of BN59 KMU?

You can check the full history of BN59 KMU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BN59 KMU registered?

BN59 KMU is a 2009 Ford Kuga, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is BN59 KMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN59 KMU shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BN59 KMU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BN59 KMU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.