2009 Ford Kuga 2.0L Diesel · AU08 HAR
2009 Ford Kuga (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2009. Recorded mileage 164,390 miles. MOT expired on 01 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD KUGA
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 164,390 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AU08 HAR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/09/2025
- 164,390 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AU08 HAR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Ford Kuga (AU08 HAR) between August 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (14 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 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: “Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
AU08 HAR Mileage History
- 16/08/2023147,366 mi
- 09/11/2024153,304 mi+5,938 mi
- 09/11/2024153,304 mi
- 13/08/2025164,388 mi+11,084 mi
- 03/09/2025164,390 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 8,301 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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