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BN59 VXL

2009 Ford Kuga

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,610 mi
Last recorded100,610 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2019
Typical for 2009 Ford Kuga83,302 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN59 VXL
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2019 100,610 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2019 100,609 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 91,345 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2018 91,345 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 80,237 miles

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

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

underneath cover fitted abstracting the view

Pass 24 Sep 2016 72,373 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2015 62,460 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 52,748 miles

Julie was under the legal limit of showing cleavage and flesh

Pass 26 Sep 2013 39,571 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2013 39,433 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 26,923 miles

air-bag light on

Fail 28 Sep 2012 26,921 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

air-bag light on

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 VXL is a 2009 Ford Kuga in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VXL, 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 VXL registered?

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

Is BN59 VXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN59 VXL shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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