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DG59 VHC

2009 Ford Kuga

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

151,739 mi
Last recorded151,739 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 Ford Kuga83,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG59 VHC
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2023 151,739 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2023 151,739 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 142,801 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2022 142,801 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 133,537 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2021 133,537 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 127,621 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 121,623 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 117,952 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 117,952 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 113,694 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Front brake pads low

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nail in it (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Sep 2017 113,683 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Front brake pads low

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nail in it (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 108,317 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 96,223 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 90,992 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 90,991 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

no smoke detected on test

Pass 10 Sep 2013 77,580 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)

Fail 10 Sep 2013 77,580 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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 28 Sep 2012 60,256 miles

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

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 VHC is a 2009 Ford Kuga in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 VHC, 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 DG59 VHC registered?

DG59 VHC is a 2009 Ford Kuga, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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