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CV59 XLP

2009 Ford Kuga

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

184,999 mi
Last recorded184,999 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Kuga83,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV59 XLP
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 184,999 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2025 184,999 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Nearside & Offside trailing arms bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm & cords exposed (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 176,359 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2023 176,359 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 170,403 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 153,650 miles

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

under trays fitted

Fail 29 Oct 2021 153,650 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2020 134,499 miles

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

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 26 Nov 2019 121,388 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2019 121,388 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 95,851 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2018 95,851 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 73,463 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components.

Fail 20 Nov 2017 73,462 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 71,549 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 62,948 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 44,342 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 27,685 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 18,502 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 18,502 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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CV59 XLP is a 2009 Ford Kuga in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 CV59 XLP, 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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CV59 XLP is a 2009 Ford Kuga, first registered on 9 October 2009.

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