2009 Ford Kuga 2.0L Diesel · GN59 BVV
2009 Ford Kuga (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Oct 2009. Recorded mileage 119,005 miles. MOT expired on 30 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD KUGA
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 119,005 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GN59 BVV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/09/2025
- 119,005 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GN59 BVV 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 (GN59 BVV) between September 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 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 (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))”.
GN59 BVV Mileage History
- 20/09/2023111,623 mi
- 20/09/2023111,625 mi+2 mi
- 06/09/2024116,069 mi+4,444 mi
- 06/09/2024116,090 mi+21 mi
- 26/09/2025119,005 mi+2,915 mi
Average of roughly 3,657 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Ford Ford Kuga Mk1 (C394)
Our database tracks 5 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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