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EA59 GAO

2009 Ford Kuga

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

131,112 mi
Last recorded131,112 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Kuga83,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA59 GAO
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 131,112 miles

Nearside Rear TYRE WEARING ON INSIDE EDGE

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2025 125,411 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2023 117,601 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 108,322 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 98,161 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 88,651 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 77,209 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 64,717 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 64,717 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 53,776 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 53,776 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 42,852 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 32,372 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 32,372 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

both rear tyres stepped out of shape

Pass 2 Oct 2014 28,185 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2014 28,078 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 15,192 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Oct 2012 11,955 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 11,955 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 GAO is a 2009 Ford Kuga in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 EA59 GAO, 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 GAO registered?

EA59 GAO is a 2009 Ford Kuga, first registered on 28 October 2009.

Is EA59 GAO safe to buy?

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