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EA59 EWD

2009 Ford Kuga

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

127,290 mi
Last recorded127,290 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Kuga83,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA59 EWD
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 127,290 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated bonnet catch slightly seized (3.1 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2025 118,236 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At back of DPF (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2025 118,232 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin When engine up to temperature fumes emanating from engine bay. Also coming through heater fans in cabin. (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At back of DPF (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 14 Aug 2024 104,850 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 97,237 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 90,712 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2022 90,712 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 83,415 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 78,365 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 68,820 miles

Nearside Rear wearing inner edge

Offside Rear wearing inner edge

advise engine bay covers & under trays/covers fitted unable to fully inspect

Fail 28 Jan 2019 68,820 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing x1 nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing x1 nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear wearing inner edge

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing x1 nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing x1 nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear wearing inner edge

advise engine bay covers & under trays/covers fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 25 Jan 2018 61,300 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 55,477 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 27 Jan 2017 55,477 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 46,573 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 46,573 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 32,446 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2015 32,445 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2014 22,197 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear tyres inner edge have slight wear

wipers poor only just clearing

Pass 3 Jan 2014 22,197 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear tyres inner edge have slight wear

wipers poor only just clearing

Pass 23 Nov 2012 16,533 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 16,533 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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EA59 EWD is a 2009 Ford Kuga in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 EA59 EWD, 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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What year was EA59 EWD registered?

EA59 EWD is a 2009 Ford Kuga, first registered on 22 October 2009.

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