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EA09 TPF

2009 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

185,964 mi
Last recorded185,964 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Kuga83,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 185,964 miles

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

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))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 173,066 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2023 161,674 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2022 149,661 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 141,496 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 134,301 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Sep 2020 134,301 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 125,333 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 110,791 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 110,789 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 May 2017 100,666 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 100,665 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 92,348 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 92,348 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 84,897 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2015 84,897 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Steering locking device insecure track rod end to steering rack lock nut (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 80,717 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Jun 2015 80,717 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Jun 2014 69,224 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 69,224 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 57,143 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 47,618 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s and o/s front brake discs s/wear

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 TPF is a 2009 Ford Kuga in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 TPF, 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 TPF is a 2009 Ford Kuga, first registered on 21 May 2009.

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