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DG09 KFN

2009 Ford Kuga

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

123,898 mi
Last recorded123,898 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Kuga83,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG09 KFN
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 123,898 miles

Central Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2026 123,898 miles

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

Central Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2025 110,024 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2024 109,314 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2023 98,453 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 89,824 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 83,961 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Sep 2021 83,961 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working mirror repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 81,517 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 76,909 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2019 76,889 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2019 69,699 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/50/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 58,821 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 52,935 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 52,930 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 47,018 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 42,144 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 34,354 miles

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

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

both rear tyres stepped inner

Pass 22 Apr 2014 34,354 miles

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

both rear tyres stepped inner

Pass 29 Mar 2013 28,126 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 18,755 miles

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

front tyres 2.5/3mm in center of tread

Pass 18 Apr 2012 18,755 miles

front tyres 2.5/3mm in center of tread

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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DG09 KFN is a 2009 Ford Kuga in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DG09 KFN, 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 DG09 KFN registered?

DG09 KFN is a 2009 Ford Kuga, first registered on 22 April 2009.

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