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DP53 DPP

2009 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

95,014 mi
Last recorded95,014 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Kuga83,302 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDP53 DPP
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 95,014 miles

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

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Both inner rack ends slightly worn (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 92,208 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 90,532 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2023 90,532 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 88,980 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 87,120 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2021 87,120 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 85,866 miles

judder from braking system

Pass 12 Feb 2019 82,837 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn smooth @ 2 MM (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge @ 2 MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 76,965 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 69,952 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 63,573 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 56,511 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 48,729 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 48,729 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 32,937 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 15,877 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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DP53 DPP is a 2009 Ford Kuga in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 DP53 DPP, 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 DP53 DPP registered?

DP53 DPP is a 2009 Ford Kuga, first registered on 24 April 2009.

Is DP53 DPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for DP53 DPP shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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