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BV59 DVC

2009 Ford Kuga

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

173,473 mi
Last recorded173,473 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Kuga83,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV59 DVC
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 173,473 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 166,861 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Dec 2024 166,861 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2023 158,197 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

exhaust heatshield slightly loose (by fuel tank)

Pass 14 Dec 2022 150,012 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 139,992 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 133,307 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 126,857 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Aug 2018 115,477 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Aug 2018 115,444 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 104,929 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 92,823 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2016 92,823 miles

Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 74,001 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 58,001 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2014 58,001 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 41,470 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 26,157 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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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BV59 DVC is a 2009 Ford Kuga in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 BV59 DVC, 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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BV59 DVC is a 2009 Ford Kuga, first registered on 17 December 2009.

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