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BV09 ZSF

2009 Ford Kuga

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

167,296 mi
Last recorded167,296 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Kuga83,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 167,296 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust getting very rusty. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Dec 2025 167,296 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust getting very rusty. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2024
Fail 25 Nov 2024

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2023

Front tyres worn on inside edges

Rear bottom arm bushes worn.

Fail 4 Dec 2023

Front tyres worn on inside edges

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

Rear bottom arm bushes worn.

Pass 6 Dec 2022

Exhaust getting rusty

Fail 5 Dec 2022

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

Exhaust getting rusty

Pass 4 Nov 2021 118,520 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2021 118,520 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 108,588 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2020 108,588 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 100,166 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 100,166 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 88,743 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 24 Oct 2017 75,908 miles

Covers fitted obscuring some underside components

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

clutch pedal anti slip device missing

Pass 8 Nov 2016 63,457 miles

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

clutch pedal anti slip pad is missing

Fail 2 Nov 2016 63,456 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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)

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

clutch pedal anti slip pad is missing

Pass 11 Mar 2016 56,716 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 43,415 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)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 31,134 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 21,324 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 21,324 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 16,833 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Fail 26 Nov 2012 16,833 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 12,880 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 ZSF is a 2009 Ford Kuga in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 ZSF, 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 ZSF registered?

BV09 ZSF is a 2009 Ford Kuga, first registered on 29 May 2009.

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