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BV09 FZM

2009 Ford Kuga

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

179,532 mi
Last recorded179,532 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Kuga83,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV09 FZM
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2025 179,532 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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Mar 2024 169,222 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2024 169,175 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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 Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 158,110 miles

Both rear tyres wearing slightly on inner edge & cracked/perished.

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slightly cracked/perished & small seepage of grease. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2023 157,712 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Chuffing noise around engine area. (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative Linkage missing & attachment arm broken. (4.1.5 (a))

Both rear tyres wearing slightly on inner edge & cracked/perished.

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slightly cracked/perished & small seepage of grease. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2022 150,576 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2022 150,576 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2021 145,590 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 140,099 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 135,066 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 117,200 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)

Fail 16 Aug 2017 116,850 miles

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

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

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

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

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 18 Jul 2016 99,302 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 85,332 miles

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

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)

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

Fail 3 Jun 2014 63,663 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 63,663 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 37,265 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 35,487 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 27,541 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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BV09 FZM is a 2009 Ford Kuga in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BV09 FZM, 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 BV09 FZM registered?

BV09 FZM is a 2009 Ford Kuga, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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