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BU09 XCY

2009 Ford Kuga

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

126,501 mi
Last recorded126,501 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Kuga83,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU09 XCY
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 126,501 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2025 121,145 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 116,919 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2024 116,919 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 112,656 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 109,671 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 105,281 miles

Advise osf door hard to open takes a few times for the door to open poss lazy door motor

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Advise oil mist around engine and gearbox not excessive at time of test (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Worn uneven 3.5-mm on the nsr discs lipped too (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 97,683 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 23 Jul 2020 97,683 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low outer edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low outer edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 87,012 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 87,012 miles

Brake performance not tested rear brake pads below 1.5mm thick (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 25 Apr 2018 76,717 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped and pitted inner edge (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Apr 2018 76,717 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front poor (8.2.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped and pitted inner edge (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 63,306 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 63,306 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 52,802 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 52,802 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 21 Apr 2015 41,545 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 41,545 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 36,540 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 36,540 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 13 May 2013 31,670 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 May 2012 27,417 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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BU09 XCY is a 2009 Ford Kuga in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 XCY, 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 XCY registered?

BU09 XCY is a 2009 Ford Kuga, first registered on 23 July 2009.

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