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BV59 YXJ

2009 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

171,865 mi
Last recorded171,865 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2022
Typical for 2009 Ford Kuga83,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2022 171,865 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2022 171,859 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flexy (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 157,732 miles

Coolant leak ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front exhaust flexy slight blow

Pass 9 Sep 2020 147,386 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre Close to wear bars, Worn on edges

Offside Front Tyre Close to wear bars, Worn on edges

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked at low level (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2020 147,383 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre Close to wear bars, Worn on edges

Nearside Rear Tyre Close to wear bars, Worn on edges

Offside Front Tyre Close to wear bars, Worn on edges

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked at low level (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 132,080 miles

front exhaust flexy slight blow

nearside front wiper split at end

nearside rear tyre perished

oil leak

screen cracked at lower level

Fail 16 Apr 2019 132,075 miles

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

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users diesel leak from rear filler neck (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

front exhaust flexy slight blow

nearside front wiper split at end

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre worn inner edge on the legal limit!

oil leak

screen cracked at lower level

Pass 29 Mar 2018 121,319 miles

eml light

front tyres close to legal limit

offside rear tyre close to legal limit

rear brake discs corroded

rear brake pads low

screen at lower level cracked but does not affect the drivers view of the road

Fail 29 Mar 2018 121,319 miles

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

eml light

front tyres close to legal limit

offside rear tyre close to legal limit

rear brake discs corroded

rear brake pads low

screen at lower level cracked but does not affect the drivers view of the road

Pass 12 Apr 2017 104,467 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 79,695 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 68,586 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 61,869 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Aug 2013 48,665 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 33,723 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 YXJ is a 2009 Ford Kuga in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YXJ, 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 BV59 YXJ registered?

BV59 YXJ is a 2009 Ford Kuga, first registered on 23 September 2009.

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