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EA09 MBO

2009 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

106,327 mi
Last recorded106,327 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Kuga83,302 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA09 MBO
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 106,327 miles

General age related corrosions on underbody

Pass 21 Jan 2025 99,220 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 95,866 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 93,698 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2023 93,698 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 90,729 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 89,435 miles

Nearside Rear heat shield around tank insecurely mounted

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

Fail 21 Jan 2021 89,435 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear heat shield around tank insecurely mounted

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 85,457 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 85,457 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 78,603 miles

rear tyres feathering on inner edge n/s and o/s

Fail 13 Jul 2018 78,603 miles

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

rear tyres feathering on inner edge n/s and o/s

Pass 17 Jul 2017 73,922 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 65,022 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 14 Jul 2015 55,713 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 55,713 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 46,923 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 40,990 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 34,705 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 34,705 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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 MBO is a 2009 Ford Kuga in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MBO, 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 MBO registered?

EA09 MBO is a 2009 Ford Kuga, first registered on 26 May 2009.

Is EA09 MBO safe to buy?

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