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EA59 HCU

2009 Ford Kuga

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

134,761 mi
Last recorded134,761 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Kuga83,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA59 HCU
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2025 134,761 miles

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Jun 2025 134,581 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to broken spring (1.2.1 (g))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2024 131,668 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 127,023 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2022 124,786 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 121,575 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 13 Jun 2020 118,479 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 15 Jun 2019 113,072 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 103,849 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2018 103,849 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2018 103,847 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2017 96,687 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2017 96,687 miles

Nearside Outer Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 90,929 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 80,310 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 80,310 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 66,942 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 66,942 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 50,360 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 33,683 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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EA59 HCU is a 2009 Ford Kuga in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HCU, 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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EA59 HCU is a 2009 Ford Kuga, first registered on 27 October 2009.

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