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BT59 VGU

2010 Ford Kuga

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

131,479 mi
Last recorded131,479 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Ford Kuga80,105 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT59 VGU
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 131,479 miles

Central Front Gearbox mounting defective bushes splitting-noise and banging when vehicle takes up drive ()

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners on mirror ()

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. high 22% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rearmost arm bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front clutch pedal anti slip provision missing-pedal rubber

Nearside Rear lamp unit fitted incorrectly

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Mar 2026 131,479 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. luggage in boot-wheelchair not allowing seat backrest to be secured (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Central Front Gearbox mounting defective bushes splitting-noise and banging when vehicle takes up drive ()

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners on mirror ()

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. high 22% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rearmost arm bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front clutch pedal anti slip provision missing-pedal rubber

Nearside Rear lamp unit fitted incorrectly

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 127,213 miles

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

Nearside Rear Light unit damaged

Offside Front Fog light inop

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

Fail 26 Feb 2025 127,213 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Light unit damaged

Offside Front Fog light inop

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

Pass 21 Feb 2024 122,916 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Feb 2023 118,993 miles

Nearside Rear Cracked light unit

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Feb 2023 118,993 miles

Nearside Rear Cracked light unit

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 113,565 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH ()

Fail 5 Jan 2022 113,564 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH ()

Pass 7 Dec 2020 105,335 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Dec 2020 105,333 miles

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

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2019 95,445 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 84,447 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 12 Dec 2017 73,015 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 63,523 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 60,932 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 53,965 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 43,230 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 31,543 miles

Nearside Rear 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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BT59 VGU is a 2010 Ford Kuga in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2010 Ford Kuga models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 80,105 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 BT59 VGU, 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 16 years old, this Ford Kuga is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BT59 VGU is a 2010 Ford Kuga, first registered on 29 January 2010.

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