FORD KUGA2018 · 1.5L Diesel

The 2018 Ford Kuga presents a clean roadworthiness profile. The most recent test on 9 February 2026 at 28,371 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded. Across the five consecutive annual examinations from February 2022 to February 2026, the vehicle cleared every check without a single advisory. This maintenance trend is stable and shows no worsening or emerging faults. The mileage pattern reflects light use for an eight-year-old vehicle. The record shows 12,685 miles at the 24 February 2022 test, rising to 16,173 miles on 8 February 2023, 20,276 miles on 15 February 2024, 24,016 miles on 6 February 2025, and 28,371 miles on 9 February 2026. Annual increments average around 3,500 miles, confirming a low-mileage profile with no abrupt accumulation or gaps. The DVSA data remains sparse in advisories but consistently clean. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection despite the unblemished MOT history. Low mileage coupled with possible long stationary periods can conceal degraded suspension bushes, corroded brake discs, or binding calipers that a stationary car develops without warning. The tester noted no structural integrity concerns or exhaust emissions failures, yet rubber components and underbody corrosion warrant close scrutiny. Previous owners clearly adhered to scheduled testing and avoided deferred consumable replacements, given the repeated passes. We recommend verifying tyre sidewall condition, wiper blade flexibility, and checking for moisture ingress in brake lines. The Kuga's mechanical record implies careful custody, but a pre-purchase examination by a qualified technician remains prudent.