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DG59 FYH

2009 Ford Kuga

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

143,911 mi
Last recorded143,911 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Kuga83,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG59 FYH
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 143,911 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 141,112 miles

Covers fitted masking some testable items

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also nail in side of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also cracked (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Spring not seated correctly

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2024 141,110 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.54 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases DPF join broke off (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Covers fitted masking some testable items

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Heat shield around the fuel tank loose

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also nail in side of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also cracked (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Light lense cracked

Offside Rear Spring not seated correctly

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 139,853 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 138,777 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2022 138,777 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 137,461 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 135,120 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 125,913 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Sep 2019 125,913 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 116,300 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 106,731 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 106,731 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 103,549 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 103,549 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 95,059 miles

Front ITEMS REMOVED FROM VIEW

Pass 26 Sep 2014 80,180 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 61,491 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Fail 21 Sep 2013 61,491 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2012 47,581 miles

rear pads apear low

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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DG59 FYH 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 DG59 FYH, 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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DG59 FYH is a 2009 Ford Kuga, first registered on 30 November 2009.

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