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C4 RUD

2009 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

53,757 mi
Last recorded53,757 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Kuga83,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC4 RUD
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 53,757 miles

general underbody and components corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2025 52,151 miles

general underbody and components corroded

Fail 25 Feb 2025 52,150 miles

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

general underbody and components corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2024 51,459 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underbody and components corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2023 50,623 miles

general underbody corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2022 49,875 miles

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

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

general underbody and components corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2021 49,028 miles

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

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

oil leak engine

Fail 19 Feb 2021 49,027 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

oil leak engine

oil leak engine

Pass 4 Feb 2020 48,160 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 48,160 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 46,758 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 45,862 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 43,584 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2017 43,584 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 38,714 miles

Front tyres scrubbed on inner edges

Pass 11 Feb 2015 34,535 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Feb 2014 29,929 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 26,295 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 21,474 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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C4 RUD is a 2009 Ford Kuga in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 C4 RUD, 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 C4 RUD registered?

C4 RUD is a 2009 Ford Kuga, first registered on 12 February 2009.

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