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DS09 GKN

2009 Ford Kuga

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

95,727 mi
Last recorded95,727 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Kuga83,302 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS09 GKN
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 95,727 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2026 95,721 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 93,875 miles

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

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

over heated on ramp

Fail 12 Sep 2024 93,811 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer 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))

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

over heated on ramp

Pass 4 Oct 2023 90,785 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2023 90,785 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 85,559 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 78,083 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 74,422 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 74,421 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 68,863 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 68,338 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2018 62,080 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 54,020 miles

Front Both tyres worn on the inner edge

Pass 28 Jun 2016 44,885 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 37,289 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 28,837 miles

both front tyres low tread + perishing

Pass 24 Jun 2013 20,736 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 13,623 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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DS09 GKN is a 2009 Ford Kuga in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 DS09 GKN, 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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DS09 GKN is a 2009 Ford Kuga, first registered on 7 July 2009.

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