2009 Ford Kuga · 28,408 MOT tests
2009 Ford Kuga reliability
2009 Ford Kugas fail 39.4% of first MOT tests, 8% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 9 of 14 Kuga years (28,408 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Ford Kugas: 20.2%)
- 39.4%
- first-time fail rate (all Ford Kugas: 20.2%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 8% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 14
- 117,006
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 14
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 28,408
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2009 against the years either side
- 2008 cars: 12% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2009 car does worse)
- 2010 cars: 3% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2009 car does better)
- Weak spot: steering, 6.1% of tests fail here (66% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: brakes, 37% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2009 car carries a 58 plate (January–February 2009), or a 09 plate (March–August 2009), or a 59 plate (September–December 2009).
Common problems
What fails on a 2009 Ford Kuga
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics19.3%
- Suspension12.2%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks8%
- Tyres7.5%
- Brakes7.1%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors6.4%
- Steering6.1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Position lamp not working 6.78%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Coil spring fractured or broken 6.54%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Steering rack gaiter no longer sealed 3.6%
A damaged gaiter lets dirt into the steering rack, causing wear and possibly costly repairs later.
Diesel smoke above limit, post-2008 3.42%
Excess diesel smoke can point to poor combustion or engine wear, which can be costly, so check before buying.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 3.2%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Stop lamp not working 2.85%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (20.23%) · Brake pads wearing thin (9.91%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (8.14%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (7.68%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (7.4%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (5.83%)
Other years
Every Ford Kuga year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2009 Ford Kuga reliable?
2009 Ford Kugas fail 39.4% of first MOT tests, 8% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 9 of 14 Kuga years (28,408 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2009 Ford Kuga MOT?
Most often position lamp not working (6.78% of tests), coil spring fractured or broken (6.54% of tests), steering rack gaiter no longer sealed (3.6% of tests).
How many miles should a 2009 Ford Kuga have done?
At its MOT aged about 14, a typical 2009 Ford Kuga shows 117,006 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2009 car?
A car first registered in 2009 carries a 58 plate (January–February 2009), or a 09 plate (March–August 2009), or a 59 plate (September–December 2009).
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