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EA59 HDY

2009 Ford Kuga

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

120,039 mi
Last recorded120,039 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Kuga83,302 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA59 HDY
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 120,039 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2025 94,005 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 87,803 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2024 87,803 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2023 85,132 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2022 82,058 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2022 82,058 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 77,512 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2021 77,512 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 74,916 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 64,726 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 57,886 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 51,849 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 45,520 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 39,148 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 25 Oct 2013 32,188 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Oct 2013 32,188 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Oct 2012 25,564 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2012 25,564 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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 HDY is a 2009 Ford Kuga in Silver 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 HDY, 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 HDY registered?

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

Is EA59 HDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA59 HDY shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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