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BU09 VHE

2009 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

143,849 mi
Last recorded143,849 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Kuga83,302 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU09 VHE
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 143,849 miles

Heatshield Loose

Fail 21 Mar 2026 143,834 miles

Front Road wheel fixing missing both sides (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Road wheel fixing missing both sides (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Heatshield Loose

Pass 25 Mar 2025 134,527 miles

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

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired Piston dust cover adrift (1.1.16 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Heatshield insecure

Fail 24 Mar 2025 134,527 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired Piston dust cover adrift (1.1.16 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Heatshield insecure

Pass 13 Mar 2024 124,328 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 114,543 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 103,790 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2022 103,776 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 93,527 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres worn on inner edges

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 20 Feb 2020 83,928 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 83,928 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 73,207 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 65,721 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 60,564 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 60,562 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2016 55,260 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 43,695 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 38,814 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 28,651 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 19,496 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 19,496 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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BU09 VHE is a 2009 Ford Kuga in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BU09 VHE, 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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What year was BU09 VHE registered?

BU09 VHE is a 2009 Ford Kuga, first registered on 19 March 2009.

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