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BV59 FNX

2009 Ford Kuga

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

137,906 mi
Last recorded137,906 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Kuga83,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 137,906 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 130,643 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2024 130,641 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect Leaking oil too (5.3.2 (d))

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

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 119,816 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 114,844 miles

Front tyres edges worn

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect & mist of oil (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear suspension headlight leveller bracket broken

Fail 13 Apr 2022 114,844 miles

Front tyres edges worn

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect & mist of oil (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear suspension headlight leveller bracket broken

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2021 109,187 miles

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

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

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 25 Mar 2021 109,187 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative broken at rear of vehicle (4.1.5 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2020 104,634 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2020 104,634 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2019 98,375 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

engine covers fitted

front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

nearside rear tyre tread cracked

under trays fitted

Fail 8 Mar 2019 98,375 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative bracket broken (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and offside (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

engine covers fitted

front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

nearside rear tyre tread cracked

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2018 91,791 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both Rears (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Mar 2018 91,791 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both Rears (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 84,709 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

engine covers and undertrays fitted

engine oil leak

Fail 23 Feb 2017 84,709 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

engine oil leak

Pass 10 Feb 2016 78,387 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 78,387 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 73,094 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 65,587 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 56,398 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 43,646 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 43,646 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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 FNX is a 2009 Ford Kuga in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 BV59 FNX, 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 FNX is a 2009 Ford Kuga, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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