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BV09 KCN

2009 Ford Kuga

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

172,225 mi
Last recorded172,225 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Kuga83,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 172,225 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 169,155 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2025 169,146 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 166,583 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2023 166,443 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2023 166,395 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pressure build up slow low brake assistance at tickover (1.1.3 (b))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front plastic bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front plastic bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 160,923 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 149,727 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2018 136,620 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 121,730 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 109,799 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Jul 2016 109,799 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 103,670 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Feb 2015 101,793 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2015 101,777 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 92,076 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2014 92,072 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 83,391 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2012 77,239 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 KCN 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 68.4%.

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 BV09 KCN, 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 KCN registered?

BV09 KCN is a 2009 Ford Kuga, first registered on 6 March 2009.

Is BV09 KCN safe to buy?

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