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EA09 MKO

2009 Ford Kuga

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

160,405 mi
Last recorded160,405 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Kuga83,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA09 MKO
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 160,405 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Nov 2025 160,405 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 151,417 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2024 151,399 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged 235/55/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 142,796 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2023 142,795 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 128,583 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 121,362 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged change asap (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 115,864 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged 235/55/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin change asap (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 106,082 miles

Nearside Rear Outer sidewall has minor damage

Pass 24 Apr 2018 99,103 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 91,478 miles

Nearside Front tyre has nail in tread

both front tyres on wear bars/near limits

Fail 28 Apr 2017 91,478 miles

Nearside Front tyre has nail in tread

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres on wear bars/near limits

Pass 13 Apr 2016 83,791 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 83,791 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 77,095 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2015 77,095 miles

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

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 60,659 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 60,659 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 45,400 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 22 Apr 2013 45,400 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Jul 2012 34,620 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Apr 2012 34,560 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 MKO is a 2009 Ford Kuga in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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

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