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EA09 MPV

2009 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

146,196 mi
Last recorded146,196 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Kuga83,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 146,196 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2025 146,196 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering arm deformed Steering arm play (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure Bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable Steering arm play (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 135,848 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (wishbone) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And worn low on edges of the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And worn low on edges of the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Aug 2024 135,737 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure Exhaust bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (wishbone) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And worn low on edges of the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And worn low on edges of the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 125,810 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 108,896 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2022 108,894 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords BETWEEN OUTER TREAD/WALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure ON OUTER WALL TEARS CLOSE TO CORDS (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre slightly damaged BOTH FRONT TYRES BALD CLOSE TO CORDS ON INNER TREADS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 100,075 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 85,384 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 2 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper strut top noisey

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 80,737 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 20 Jul 2018 66,796 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 61,366 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 54,440 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 45,525 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 36,876 miles

Both front tyres wearing low

Pass 10 May 2013 26,231 miles

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

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

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 MPV is a 2009 Ford Kuga in Black 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 MPV, 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 MPV is a 2009 Ford Kuga, first registered on 18 May 2009.

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