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CA59 VMV

2010 Ford Kuga

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

181,824 mi
Last recorded181,824 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2025
Typical for 2010 Ford Kuga80,105 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA59 VMV
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2025 181,824 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 166,197 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 25 Jan 2024 165,872 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit 0.54 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 150,640 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 136,379 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 Feb 2021 127,069 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 1 Feb 2021 127,025 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit 0.54 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Feb 2020 116,961 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2020 116,961 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 102,821 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2019 102,583 miles

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 92,856 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 78,134 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 8 Jan 2016 64,388 miles

Oil Leak

Fail 8 Jan 2016 64,384 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil Leak

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 5 Jan 2015 52,562 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 39,741 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jan 2013 27,803 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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CA59 VMV is a 2010 Ford Kuga in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2010 Ford Kuga models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 80,105 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 CA59 VMV, 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 16 years old, this Ford Kuga is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CA59 VMV is a 2010 Ford Kuga, first registered on 31 January 2010.

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