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DE09 FWX

2009 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

199,772 mi
Last recorded199,772 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Kuga83,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE09 FWX
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 199,772 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount bearing rough when rotated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2026 199,747 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))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2025 193,632 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 9 Jul 2025 193,535 miles

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

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

Nearside Mirror cover damaged.

Central Exhaust mounting defective Broken off. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flex. (6.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides.

Pass 5 Jul 2024 186,507 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2023 175,727 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2022 164,745 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2021 153,121 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2020 145,397 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 133,337 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 121,802 miles

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

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))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 111,957 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides - on inside (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Jul 2017 111,957 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides - on inside (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 92,471 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 83,690 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 70,749 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2013 57,610 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2012 43,463 miles

engine undershield fitted

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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DE09 FWX is a 2009 Ford Kuga in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 DE09 FWX, 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 DE09 FWX registered?

DE09 FWX is a 2009 Ford Kuga, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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