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DE09 VKS

2009 Ford Kuga

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

84,827 mi
Last recorded84,827 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Kuga83,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE09 VKS
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 84,827 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 82,419 miles

All 4 brake discs worn, pitted or scored but not seriously weakened

Both rear tyres slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Plus front suspension components too (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Plus rear suspension components too (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 79,785 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 74,964 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 71,658 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2021 71,657 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 70,211 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 66,231 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 63,878 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 55,258 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 43,069 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 35,823 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 28,317 miles

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

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

poth rear tyres perrished across tread

Fail 17 Apr 2014 28,317 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

poth rear tyres perrished across tread

Pass 25 Apr 2013 21,917 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 14,607 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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DE09 VKS is a 2009 Ford Kuga in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VKS, 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 VKS registered?

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

Is DE09 VKS safe to buy?

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