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EA59 HFT

2009 Ford Kuga

Black Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

89,587 mi
Last recorded89,587 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Kuga83,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA59 HFT
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 89,587 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 9 Sep 2025 89,587 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 84,305 miles

Rear exhaust box in poor condition

Fail 2 Sep 2024 84,300 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 7 Sep 2023 82,373 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres perished and cracking and all tyres well in excess of 10 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 79,239 miles

(note) all tyres 10years old or older

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 2 Sep 2022 79,239 miles

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

(note) all tyres 10years old or older

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 3 Sep 2021 75,674 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 74,613 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Apr 2021 74,449 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

engine fluid levels low - topped up

Pass 13 Dec 2019 68,565 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

engine oil below minimum level - topped up

engine oil dipstick handle broken

slight fluctuation noted at brakes during brake test/road test

Fail 11 Dec 2019 68,502 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed at heavy edge wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

engine oil below minimum level - topped up

engine oil dipstick handle broken

slight fluctuation noted at brakes during brake test/road test

Pass 14 Dec 2018 61,641 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

suspect noise at air con' compressor

Fail 13 Dec 2018 61,641 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective 1x centre/rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

rear exhaust heat shield loose

slight smear at front wiper blades

suspect noise at air con' compressor

Pass 21 Nov 2017 55,314 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt offside and nearside rear ()

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

nearside front tyre sidewall damage/nicks, edges wearing and general wear @2mm ( limit 1.6mm )

nearside rear tyre sidewall perforations/cracking and wear @3mm ( limit 1.6mm )

offside front tyre inner sidewall/tread splitting, inner edge worn and general wear @2.5mm ( limit 1.6mm )

offside rear tyre sidewall perforations/cracking, nail in tread and wear @3mm ( limit 1.6mm )

wheel trims, sill, engine and part underbody covers fitted

Pass 16 Nov 2016 49,212 miles

sidewall damage/nicks in nearside front tyre outer sidewall

slight cracking at both front tyre outer sidewalls

Pass 16 Oct 2015 42,081 miles

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

items removed from centre drivers view prior to test

wheel trims, sill and part under body covers fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2014 34,221 miles

child seats fitted across rear seat.

extensive plastic covers fitted at engine, underbody and sills.

front tyres have edge wear suggest front to rear swop.

number plates have national emblem at side.

wheel nut covers fitted.

Fail 21 Oct 2014 34,221 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

child seats fitted across rear seat.

extensive plastic covers fitted at engine, underbody and sills.

front tyres have edge wear suggest front to rear swop.

number plates have national emblem at side.

wheel nut covers fitted.

Pass 18 Oct 2013 26,721 miles

extensive plastic covers fitted at engine, underbody and outer sills.

wheel nut covers fitted.

Fail 18 Oct 2013 26,721 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

extensive plastic covers fitted at engine, underbody and outer sills.

wheel nut covers fitted.

Pass 17 Oct 2012 15,474 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 HFT is a 2009 Ford Kuga in Black with a 2,521cc petrol 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 HFT, 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 HFT is a 2009 Ford Kuga, first registered on 26 October 2009.

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