2012 FORD KUGA2.0L DIESEL

The 2012 Ford Kuga presents a mixed maintenance picture that warrants caution. The most recent MOT on 31 October 2025 at 118,694 miles passed, but the tester flagged both rear tyres as slightly damaged, cracking, or perishing on the limits. This is not an isolated incident. The vehicle has a recurring pattern of rear tyre degradation appearing in the November 2022 failure, the November 2024 test, and again in October 2025. The trend is stable but persistent, suggesting the rear tyres are either a weak point on this particular vehicle or the owner has been slow to replace them when advisories arise. Beyond tyres, the 2024 test revealed more concerning mechanical issues: a corroded offside rear coil spring and a severely deteriorated nearside front constant velocity boot. Both were advisories rather than failures, meaning they were noted but not yet critical. Their presence on a single test without reappearing as failures in 2025 suggests they may have been addressed, though no explicit repair confirmation exists in the record. The mileage pattern is straightforward and unremarkable. At 118,694 miles over roughly fourteen years, the annual average sits near 8,478 miles, which is typical for a family SUV of this age. The record shows steady accumulation from 99,791 miles in November 2022 to 118,694 miles by October 2025, a gain of roughly 18,900 miles over three years. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden jumps in the odometer readings. The data is clean and consistent, indicating regular use rather than long periods of standing or clocking. A buyer inspecting this Kuga in person should focus on the rear suspension and drivetrain components. The corroded offside rear coil spring flagged in November 2024 needs close visual inspection for pitting, cracking, or sag, as corrosion in this area can compromise structural integrity under load. The nearside front CV boot was severely deteriorated at the same test, and a split boot typically leads to joint wear from contamination. Check for clicking on full lock and examine the inner CV joint play. The repeated rear tyre advisories point to either a wheel alignment issue causing uneven wear or simply aged rubber that has not been replaced proactively. Inspect the sidewalls for cracking between the tread blocks and check the date stamps to confirm tyre age. The front tyres also failed with exposed ply in November 2022, so a full tyre inspection across all four corners is essential. Beyond these flagged items, examine the underside for corrosion on brake lines, subframe mounting points, and exhaust hangers, as these are common deterioration points on a vehicle of this age and mileage.