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EA09 HTG

2009 Ford Kuga

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

122,219 mi
Last recorded122,219 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Kuga83,302 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA09 HTG
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2024 122,219 miles

Car tested in wet weather

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear seats not available to test

Rear suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2022 112,915 miles

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

bonnet opening device deteriorated

fuel pipe slightly wet

Fail 4 Jul 2022 112,915 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

bonnet opening device deteriorated

fuel pipe slightly wet

Pass 29 Jun 2021 104,835 miles

child seat fitted

engine cover

front number plate cracked

fuel filler pipes damp no leaks found

rear trailing arm bushes showing deterioration

under shield

Pass 29 Jun 2020 98,390 miles

engine cover

exhaust brackets showing corrosion

front number plate cracked

front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear trailing arm bushes showing deterioration

under shield

Pass 1 Jul 2019 93,850 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 93,850 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 92,535 miles

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

covers & shields fitted

Fail 27 Jun 2018 92,535 miles

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

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

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

covers & shields fitted

Pass 7 Jun 2017 83,775 miles

Both rear tyres uneven wear inner shoulders

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm, Smooth inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play Track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play Track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Screenwash aims weak

Fail 31 May 2017 83,756 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Both rear tyres uneven wear inner shoulders

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm, Smooth inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play Track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play Track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Screenwash aims weak

Pass 29 Apr 2016 79,465 miles

Engine warning light on

Items removed from drivers view

Nearside Front Tyre, more wear inner shoulder

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play Track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Smooth inner shoulder Recommend replace (4.1.E.1)

Rear tyres uneven wear inner shoulder

Pass 8 May 2015 72,494 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 8 May 2015 72,494 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 28 Apr 2014 61,980 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 50,638 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 40,332 miles

Both rear tyres wearing heavily and unevenly on inner shoulders.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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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EA09 HTG is a 2009 Ford Kuga in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 EA09 HTG, 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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EA09 HTG is a 2009 Ford Kuga, first registered on 12 May 2009.

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