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BU59 ZPF

2009 Ford Kuga

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,743 mi
Last recorded131,743 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Kuga83,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU59 ZPF
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 131,743 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))

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

Pass 28 May 2025 126,756 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 116,539 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2024 116,536 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 May 2023 106,068 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2022 98,399 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 81,859 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 76,320 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2019 76,320 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 69,323 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 63,657 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 61,230 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Nov 2016 61,230 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 55,654 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 51,526 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside rear tyre starting to form flat spots

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Dec 2014 51,526 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside rear tyre starting to form flat spots

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jul 2014 49,690 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 49,690 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 40,785 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 34,870 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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BU59 ZPF is a 2009 Ford Kuga in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2009 Ford Kuga models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 83,302 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 BU59 ZPF, 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 BU59 ZPF registered?

BU59 ZPF is a 2009 Ford Kuga, first registered on 3 September 2009.

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