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DK59 YYW

2009 Ford Kuga

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

139,222 mi
Last recorded139,222 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Kuga83,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK59 YYW
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 139,222 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 23 Jul 2026 139,220 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2025 131,782 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint and system corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2024 123,231 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension general corrosion

Fail 19 Jul 2024 123,231 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension general corrosion

Pass 11 Jul 2023 114,955 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Signs from rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 105,996 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexie/cat (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 97,959 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged both misshaped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 235/50r18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 91,380 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 84,542 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 76,451 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 76,451 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 69,607 miles

both rear tyres mishaped

emissions to clean to register

Fail 12 Jun 2017 69,607 miles

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

both rear tyres mishaped

emissions to clean to register

Pass 4 Jul 2016 63,561 miles

Oil leak minor engine oil leak

Pass 23 Nov 2015 61,126 miles

fuel filler neck slightly damp

Fail 23 Nov 2015 61,126 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

fuel filler neck slightly damp

Pass 29 Nov 2014 51,228 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 42,104 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Dec 2013 42,104 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 37,779 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2013 37,779 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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DK59 YYW is a 2009 Ford Kuga in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 DK59 YYW, 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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DK59 YYW is a 2009 Ford Kuga, first registered on 23 October 2009.

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