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FORD KUGA2018 · 1.5L PETROL

DM02 AEM

Vehicle Insight Summary

With 24,278 miles recorded, this BLACK 2018 FORD KUGA runs on PETROL with a 1498cc engine. MOT is currently valid and tax is up to date.

MOT
Valid
Expires 02/11/2026
Tax
Taxed
Expires 01/10/2026
Fuel
PETROL
Year
2018
Engine
1498cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle presents a high standard of roadworthiness with a stable and clean maintenance trend. The most recent inspection conducted on 16 October 2025 at 24,278 miles resulted in no defects or advisories, indicating that the car is currently in excellent mechanical condition. This follows several years of clean passes, suggesting that the vehicle has been consistently maintained over the last four years. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 3,035 miles per year. Data shows a consistent usage pattern between October 2022 and 2025, where the car covered roughly 1,000 miles over three years. The gap between the January 2022 and November 2022 tests shows a period of lower activity, followed by steady progression. Such low mileage typically implies significantly less wear on the drivetrain, suspension bushings, and brake components compared to high-mileage examples of the same age. A buyer should pay close attention to the rubber components during a physical inspection. The January 2022 test at 11,551 miles flagged a nearside front tyre for perishing and cracking. While this appears to have been resolved given subsequent clean passes, low-mileage vehicles that sit for long periods are prone to age-related degradation of tyres, wiper blades, and rubber hoses. Inspect the sidewalls for dry rot and check the brake discs for surface corrosion, which often occurs when a vehicle is not used frequently to clear away oxidation.

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93
/ 100 · Excellent

Public record health check: Excellent.

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✓ Valid MOT
✓ Taxed
✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: Jul 6, 2026, 04:42 PM
AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Our records for this Ford Kuga (DM02 AEM) from 2018 show a total of 5 MOT tests between January 2022 and October 2025.

The vehicle has achieved an overall 100% pass rate, with 5 passes and 0 failures recorded. This consistent performance at MOT centers suggests this vehicle has been kept in good order.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Tyres (1 issue). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

There is 1 advisory notice in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.

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