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DE09 VLO

2009 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

128,646 mi
Last recorded128,646 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Kuga83,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 128,646 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 125,216 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 118,307 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 110,117 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive oil pressure switch (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing treads cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 103,173 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 99,721 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2019 96,436 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 91,990 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 86,315 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 83,162 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 83,162 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/55/17 (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge (235/55/17)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 80,197 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 65,201 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 52,837 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 52,837 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 40,281 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 33,885 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 33,216 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 VLO 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 88.9%.

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 VLO, 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 VLO registered?

DE09 VLO is a 2009 Ford Kuga, first registered on 18 August 2009.

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