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EA59 LWK

2009 Ford Kuga

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,948 mi
Last recorded113,948 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Kuga83,302 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 113,948 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2025 109,341 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 102,468 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & worn to 2.7 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre & worn to 3.1 mm ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.7 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 13 Mar 2024 102,468 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & worn to 2.7 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre & worn to 3.1 mm ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.7 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 97,184 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 91,444 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight wear & corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 84,748 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 84,711 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter damaged & insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 78,827 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Mar 2020 78,827 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 77,639 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 77,639 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 72,347 miles

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

offside front fog light glass cracked

slight noise from nearside front, possible wheel bearing

Pass 24 Feb 2017 65,964 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 61,331 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 54,523 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2014 43,700 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 31,777 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 24,283 miles

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

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

unable to fully inspect nearside rear seat belt, child seat fitted

Fail 10 Oct 2012 24,283 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

unable to fully inspect nearside rear seat belt, child seat fitted

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 LWK 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 75%.

Across all 2009 Ford Kuga models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 83,302 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 LWK, 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 LWK registered?

EA59 LWK is a 2009 Ford Kuga, first registered on 29 October 2009.

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