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DK09 OET

2009 Ford Kuga

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

98,681 mi
Last recorded98,681 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Kuga83,302 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK09 OET
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 98,681 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear suspension components showing signs of corrosion

Pass 29 Feb 2024 94,908 miles

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

Rear Upper Rear suspension heavily corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2023 90,904 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2023 90,891 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/50/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Feb 2022 87,386 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2022 87,384 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 84,557 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 84,557 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 82,289 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush Very Slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Anti Roll Bar Corroded / Bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2020 82,289 miles

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Front fog lamps not emitting a steady white light

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush Very Slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Anti Roll Bar Corroded / Bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 75,375 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 68,769 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear pipe unions (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 60,986 miles

All tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 29 Feb 2016 53,564 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 20 Feb 2015 43,923 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 10 Feb 2014 39,562 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 32,972 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 22,938 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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DK09 OET is a 2009 Ford Kuga in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DK09 OET, 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 DK09 OET registered?

DK09 OET is a 2009 Ford Kuga, first registered on 2 March 2009.

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