2009 Ford S-MAX 2.0L Diesel · KV09 SPX
2009 Ford S-MAX (2.0L, diesel). First registered 31 Mar 2009. Recorded mileage 172,190 miles. MOT valid until 26 Jan 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- FORD S-MAX
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 172,190 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
KV09 SPX Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 17/01/2026
- 172,190 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KV09 SPX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Ford S-Max (KV09 SPX) between March 2012 and January 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 17 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (13 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 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: “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
KV09 SPX Mileage History
- 26/03/201215,162 mi
- 10/01/201318,621 mi+3,459 mi
- 06/01/201432,081 mi+13,460 mi
- 07/01/201545,237 mi+13,156 mi
- 12/01/201545,316 mi+79 mi
- 11/01/201658,493 mi+13,177 mi
- 11/01/201773,392 mi+14,899 mi
- 11/01/201773,423 mi+31 mi
- 10/01/201885,041 mi+11,618 mi
- 09/01/201995,141 mi+10,100 mi
- 09/01/201995,141 mi
- 27/01/2020104,136 mi+8,995 mi
- 27/01/2020104,136 mi
- 25/01/2021110,504 mi+6,368 mi
- 25/01/2021110,504 mi
- 19/01/2022119,711 mi+9,207 mi
- 14/01/2023133,705 mi+13,994 mi
- 13/01/2024146,861 mi+13,156 mi
- 13/01/2024146,816 mi-45 mi
- 17/01/2025158,938 mi+12,122 mi
- 21/01/2025158,938 mi
- 16/01/2026172,190 mi+13,252 mi
- 17/01/2026172,190 mi
Average of roughly 11,369 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- Steering Rack FailureSerious
The power steering rack can leak fluid internally into the track rod end boots, eventually running the pump dry and ruining the rack.
- Dual Mass Flywheel (DMF) WearSerious
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- DPF Clogging and Vaporiser FailureModerate
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