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DM59 MUM

2009 Ford Kuga

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

167,174 mi
Last recorded167,174 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Kuga83,302 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDM59 MUM
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 167,174 miles

Central Exhaust heat shield is insecure & rubbing on the prop shaft

Pass 2 Dec 2024 158,704 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 151,708 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Nov 2022 138,155 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2022 138,155 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 121,323 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 110,097 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 99,934 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2019 99,694 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 90,994 miles

Nearside Front devoid of tread on inner and outer edges

Fail 21 Nov 2018 90,994 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front devoid of tread on inner and outer edges

Pass 9 Nov 2017 82,888 miles

EML staying on

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 9 Nov 2017 82,888 miles

EML staying on

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 21 Nov 2016 74,067 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 64,549 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 55,073 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 Nov 2013 43,717 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near and offside front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Nov 2012 31,992 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Nov 2012 31,992 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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DM59 MUM is a 2009 Ford Kuga in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 DM59 MUM, 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 DM59 MUM registered?

DM59 MUM is a 2009 Ford Kuga, first registered on 27 November 2009.

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