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BV59 WZA

2009 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

161,962 mi
Last recorded161,962 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2022
Typical for 2009 Ford Kuga83,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV59 WZA
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2022 161,962 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2022 161,958 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened rear anti roll bar bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 151,855 miles

Central Rear subframe rusting

Pass 14 Oct 2020 142,394 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 136,991 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Oct 2019 136,990 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 130,657 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 130,650 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 123,661 miles

rear tyres inner edges wearing smooth

Pass 5 Oct 2016 116,089 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 106,528 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 74,287 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Oct 2014 74,287 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 53,164 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 27 Sep 2013 53,164 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 39,800 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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BV59 WZA is a 2009 Ford Kuga in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 WZA, 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 WZA is a 2009 Ford Kuga, first registered on 16 September 2009.

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