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EA09 TYO

2009 Ford Kuga

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,460 mi
Last recorded94,460 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Kuga83,302 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA09 TYO
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 94,460 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 May 2025 83,497 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2023 83,472 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

clutch peddle anti slip rubber missing

damage too nsr bumper/ light unit

surface corrosion forming underside of vehicle /suspension components

Pass 11 Jul 2022 83,254 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

surface corrosion forming underside of vehicle

Fail 8 Jul 2022 83,253 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235 55 17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

surface corrosion forming underside of vehicle

Pass 13 Aug 2020 81,076 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Uneven wear to tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim on top line ( 0.5% )

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Slight distortion to tyre tread

Nearside Slight distortion to headlamp aim

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Wheel arch inserts and body sill covers fitted, not allowing a full inspection of some testable items

Fail 12 Aug 2020 81,076 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Front Uneven wear to tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim on top line ( 0.5% )

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Slight distortion to tyre tread

Nearside Slight distortion to headlamp aim

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Wheel arch inserts and body sill covers fitted, not allowing a full inspection of some testable items

Pass 11 Jun 2019 78,643 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 78,588 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s/f tyrebelow legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 May 2018 67,632 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 67,632 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2017 58,678 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 May 2017 58,678 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2016 52,425 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 48,299 miles

offside wiper blade smearing slightly.

Pass 28 Apr 2014 42,412 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 34,714 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 27,484 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 TYO is a 2009 Ford Kuga in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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