2009 Ford Kuga 2.0L Diesel · EA59 EWD
2009 Ford Kuga (2.0L, diesel). First registered 22 Oct 2009. Recorded mileage 127,290 miles. MOT valid until 22 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- FORD KUGA
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 127,290 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.
EA59 EWD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 14/08/2026
- 127,290 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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EA59 EWD Mileage History
- 24/08/202397,237 mi
- 14/08/2024104,850 mi+7,613 mi
- 21/08/2025118,232 mi+13,382 mi
- 22/08/2025118,236 mi+4 mi
- 14/08/2026127,290 mi+9,054 mi
Average of roughly 10,107 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
EA59 EWD MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Ford Kuga (EA59 EWD) between August 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Exhaust fumes entering cabin When engine up to temperature fumes emanating from engine bay. Also coming through heater f”; “Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e))”; “Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))”.
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