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BV09 ZKG

2009 Ford Kuga

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

114,622 mi
Last recorded114,622 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Kuga83,302 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV09 ZKG
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 114,622 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 8 Jul 2026 114,587 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre slightly mis-shapen

Oily residue around high pressure fuel pump

Pass 17 Jul 2025 107,003 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 98,042 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2024 98,042 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2023 89,473 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2022 79,829 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 72,310 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 71,995 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 69,281 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 69,277 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 65,697 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 60,509 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 60,509 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 55,201 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)

Uneven wear both rear tyre tread

Fail 31 Oct 2017 55,201 miles

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

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

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

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

Uneven wear both rear tyre tread

Pass 3 Nov 2016 47,377 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 40,170 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 40,170 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 33,586 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 30,215 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 25,588 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 26 Mar 2013 25,588 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 20,285 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 20,285 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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 ZKG is a 2009 Ford Kuga in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 ZKG, 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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BV09 ZKG is a 2009 Ford Kuga, first registered on 30 March 2009.

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