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2009 Ford Kuga 2.0L Diesel · EA59 HBE

EA59 HBE

2009 Ford Kuga (2.0L, diesel). First registered 28 Oct 2009. Recorded mileage 89,237 miles. MOT expired on 12 May 2026.

Make & Model
FORD KUGA
Year / Origin
2009 · Chelmsford
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 12 May 2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
89,237 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 12 May 2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2009
Engine
1997cc

EA59 HBE Key Findings

  • 17 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 14/05/2025
  • 89,237 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 3 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
55
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
! Older vehicle
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EA59 HBE Mileage History

  1. 26/10/201225,523 mi
  2. 11/10/201332,038 mi+6,515 mi
  3. 13/10/201437,969 mi+5,931 mi
  4. 12/10/201544,586 mi+6,617 mi
  5. 20/10/201649,339 mi+4,753 mi
  6. 26/10/201755,284 mi+5,945 mi
  7. 27/10/201755,284 mi
  8. 17/08/201860,441 mi+5,157 mi
  9. 21/06/201964,200 mi+3,759 mi
  10. 08/09/202068,761 mi+4,561 mi
  11. 28/09/202171,801 mi+3,040 mi
  12. 28/09/202171,805 mi+4 mi
  13. 19/07/202273,768 mi+1,963 mi
  14. 07/07/202377,150 mi+3,382 mi
  15. 27/06/202482,219 mi+5,069 mi
  16. 12/05/202589,232 mi+7,013 mi
  17. 14/05/202589,237 mi+5 mi

Average of roughly 5,078 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.

EA59 HBE MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 14 Oct 2026, 09:08
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Ford Kuga (EA59 HBE) between October 2012 and May 2025.

The record contains 14 passes and 3 failures.

The most recent test on 14 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 9 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 Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))”; “Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))”.

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