2009 · 15 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2009 Ford Kuga MOT pass rate and common faults

7,283 MOT tests in 2024. 59.7% passed first time, compared with 58.4% for all cars the same age.

102Above average
Passed first time59.7%
Failed or needed repairs40.3%
Typical mileage at test121,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 7,283 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working8.6%
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken6.7%
  3. Steering rack: gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.5%
  4. On or after 01/07/2008: emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit4.1%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.5%
    446 marked dangerous
  6. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.0%
    293 marked dangerous
  7. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.4%
    265 marked dangerous
  8. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.3%
  9. Stop lamp: not working2.3%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics29.1%
  2. Suspension15.1%
  3. Brakes11.1%
  4. Emissions & leaks9.8%
  5. Tyres8.3%
  6. Steering7.7%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.9%
  8. Body & chassis6.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm25.8%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick12.4%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn11.9%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine11.2%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened9.8%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: position lamp: not working. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2009 Ford Kuga?

In 2024, 59.7% of 2009 Ford Kuga cars passed their MOT first time, across 7,283 tests. The average for all 15-year-old cars was 58.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2009 Ford Kuga?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; coil spring: fractured or broken; steering rack: gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2009 Ford Kuga reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 102, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).