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EA09 LYK

2009 Ford Kuga

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,495 mi
Last recorded142,495 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 Ford Kuga83,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA09 LYK
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2023 142,495 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s fronts wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Oct 2023 142,495 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s fronts wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 135,354 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 127,353 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin over half worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 118,929 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin over half worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Oct 2020 118,929 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin over half worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps o/s and n/s (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 111,730 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 111,730 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 95,807 miles

Dampness on and around fuel tank and filler neck

Security of exhaust heatshield, above rear silencer

Fail 6 Jul 2018 95,806 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.54 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Dampness on and around fuel tank and filler neck

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.48 MM (5.2.3 (e))

Security of exhaust heatshield, above rear silencer

Pass 13 Jun 2017 81,137 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 67,511 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 67,511 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 58,294 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 58,294 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 48,080 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 39,173 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 May 2012 29,416 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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EA09 LYK is a 2009 Ford Kuga in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EA09 LYK, 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 LYK is a 2009 Ford Kuga, first registered on 3 June 2009.

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