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EA09 MLF

2009 Ford Kuga

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

98,858 mi
Last recorded98,858 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Kuga83,302 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 98,858 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2024 97,379 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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))

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

Pass 29 Dec 2022 96,845 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2021 85,362 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 73,313 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2020 73,313 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 69,605 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides back bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides perishing on outside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 62,289 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 55,859 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm - below 1.6mm on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm - below 1.6mm on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 49,430 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 43,479 miles

rear tyres perrished

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Dec 2015 43,479 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear tyres perrished

Pass 20 May 2014 33,236 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2013 25,471 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)

Fail 13 May 2013 25,469 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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 May 2012 19,211 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 MLF is a 2009 Ford Kuga in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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

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