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DA09 BYD

2009 Ford Kuga

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,211 mi
Last recorded122,211 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Kuga83,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA09 BYD
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 122,211 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Back case missing (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2025 122,210 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Back case missing (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 107,230 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2024 107,230 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 90,155 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 87,850 miles

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

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

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

Rear suspension components corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2022 87,850 miles

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

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

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

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

Front fog lamps in-operative

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

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

Rear suspension components corroded

Trailer socket not working 7 Pin

Pass 25 Oct 2021 82,999 miles

all brake discs slightly corroded and pitted

all tyres worn on edges and perished

nearside and offside handbrake cables deteriorated

slight corrosion on all suspension components

Fail 22 Oct 2021 82,999 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

all brake discs slightly corroded and pitted

all tyres worn on edges and perished

coolant level low

nearside and offside handbrake cables deteriorated

slight corrosion on all suspension components

Pass 29 Jan 2020 75,329 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 69,717 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 66,192 miles

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 3 Apr 2017 59,909 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 53,576 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 51,454 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 51,454 miles

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

osf tyre cracking on sidewalls

Pass 5 Apr 2014 47,077 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 37,503 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 35,170 miles

slight cut n/s/f tyre sidewall (not deep enough to reach cords)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 31,275 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

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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DA09 BYD 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 75%.

Across all 2009 Ford Kuga models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 83,302 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 DA09 BYD, 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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DA09 BYD is a 2009 Ford Kuga, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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