2009 Ford Kuga 2.0L Diesel · NA53 ALA
2009 Ford Kuga (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2009. Recorded mileage 127,410 miles. MOT expired on 23 Sept 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- FORD KUGA
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Sept 2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (04 Jul 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 127,410 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
NA53 ALA Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 19/09/2024
- 127,410 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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NA53 ALA Mileage History
- 22/02/201240,125 mi
- 28/01/201346,681 mi+6,556 mi
- 30/01/201346,681 mi
- 14/09/201356,158 mi+9,477 mi
- 25/09/201356,158 mi
- 20/09/201464,887 mi+8,729 mi
- 24/09/201573,300 mi+8,413 mi
- 20/09/201682,233 mi+8,933 mi
- 20/09/201682,233 mi
- 05/07/201791,647 mi+9,414 mi
- 29/08/201791,687 mi+40 mi
- 01/09/201791,687 mi
- 24/09/201897,781 mi+6,094 mi
- 24/09/201897,781 mi
- 23/09/2019103,874 mi+6,093 mi
- 23/09/2019103,874 mi
- 21/09/2020107,076 mi+3,202 mi
- 22/09/2020107,076 mi
- 20/09/2021111,643 mi+4,567 mi
- 22/09/2022117,805 mi+6,162 mi
- 22/09/2022117,811 mi+6 mi
- 14/09/2023122,934 mi+5,123 mi
- 17/09/2024127,410 mi+4,476 mi
- 19/09/2024127,410 mi
Average of roughly 6,941 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
NA53 ALA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Ford Kuga (NA53 ALA) between February 2012 and September 2024.
The record contains 15 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 19 September 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (29 issues), Brakes (17 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 44 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
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