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ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.
At a glance
This 2009 Ford Kuga Petrol 1997cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing once (93% pass rate). It has 190,681 miles on the clock, averaging 10,909 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. Common Ford Kuga issues include battery drain from parasitic electrical draw and rear suspension knocking.
MOT & Mileage History for RV59 UOW
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 190,681 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 10,909 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Ford Kuga
These are the most commonly reported problems on Ford Kuga models (2008–2012), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.
Battery drain from parasitic electrical draw
Faulty modules (like alarm or body control unit) or corroded earth straps keep drawing power when parked, flattening the battery overnight. · Typical repair: £100-250 (new battery + diag/earth clean; £400 if module fault).
Rear suspension knocking (trailing arm bushes and anti-roll bar links)
Rubber bushes on rear trailing arms and droplinks wear prematurely, causing play. · Typical repair: £200-400 (bushes + links, both sides; poly bushes optional for longevity).
Power window regulator failure (front doors)
Plastic runners/gears in door regulators snap from age/use, window drops or won't move. · Typical repair: £150-300 per door (regulator swap, indy garage).
Heater matrix leak (cooling system, non-engine)
Plastic end tanks crack, coolant leaks into cabin via HVAC. · Typical repair: £400-700 (matrix + dash removal, often 6-8hr job).
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | RV59 UOW |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Kuga |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1997cc |
| Year | 2009 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RV — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 59 — September 2009 to February 2010 |
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About RV59 UOW
What car is RV59 UOW?
RV59 UOW is an silver Ford Kuga, petrol (1997cc). First registered in Reading in 2009.
What is the mileage of RV59 UOW?
The last recorded mileage for RV59 UOW was 190,681 miles, recorded on 9 May 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RV59 UOW passed its MOT?
RV59 UOW has had 15 MOT tests with an 93% pass rate (14 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 9 May 2026.
Is RV59 UOW ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RV59 UOW is likely ULEZ compliant. Petrol post-2005 (Euro 4). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.
How old is RV59 UOW?
RV59 UOW is approximately 17 years old. Age identifier 59 means registered between 1 September 2009 and 28 February 2010.