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DE09 ZFT

2009 Ford Kuga

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

88,530 mi
Last recorded88,530 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Kuga83,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE09 ZFT
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 88,530 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2024 84,529 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 80,424 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 75,499 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2022 75,499 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 70,476 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2021 70,476 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Fail 17 Nov 2021 70,474 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 66,173 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2020 66,172 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 31 May 2019 58,647 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 53,631 miles

reverse lights inop

Fail 14 Jun 2018 53,630 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

reverse lights inop

Pass 25 May 2017 46,801 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 40,379 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 37,007 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2014 31,087 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 24,329 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 8 May 2013 24,329 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 20,995 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 ZFT is a 2009 Ford Kuga in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DE09 ZFT, 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 ZFT registered?

DE09 ZFT is a 2009 Ford Kuga, first registered on 15 May 2009.

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