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EA09 LYC

2009 Ford Kuga

Blue Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

74,425 mi
Last recorded74,425 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Kuga83,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA09 LYC
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 74,425 miles

nearside headlamp security

offside rear suspension level sensor bracket broken

Fail 19 Aug 2025 74,415 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

nearside headlamp security

offside rear suspension level sensor bracket broken

Pass 26 Sep 2024 70,778 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

nearside headlamp security

offside front tyre heavily worn on inner edge

Fail 23 Sep 2024 70,771 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

nearside headlamp security

offside front tyre heavily worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Sep 2023 67,782 miles

offside front steering rack gator security

offside front tyre heavily wearing on inner edge

Pass 30 Sep 2022 64,278 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 61,346 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 58,634 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 54,557 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 49,879 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 49,879 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2017 42,838 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 May 2016 36,016 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 31,436 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear brake pads wearing low

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2014 26,336 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2013 22,126 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 16,965 miles

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

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

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 LYC is a 2009 Ford Kuga in Blue with a 2,521cc petrol 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 EA09 LYC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EA09 LYC registered?

EA09 LYC is a 2009 Ford Kuga, first registered on 18 May 2009.

Is EA09 LYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA09 LYC 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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