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DM53 KEY

2009 Ford Kuga

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

136,410 mi
Last recorded136,410 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Kuga83,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDM53 KEY
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 136,410 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 134,555 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 132,429 miles

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 130,689 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 123,127 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 116,158 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 105,108 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 94,187 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 82,887 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer edge

Fail 22 Aug 2017 82,880 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre outer edge

Pass 23 Aug 2016 70,956 miles

Nearside Rear tyre damaged wall

wheel bearing noise found front on test drive

Pass 24 Aug 2015 58,678 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 44,578 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 35,509 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 28,056 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 28,056 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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DM53 KEY is a 2009 Ford Kuga in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 DM53 KEY, 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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DM53 KEY is a 2009 Ford Kuga, first registered on 16 September 2009.

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