2019 FORD KUGA1.5L Petrol

This 2019 Ford Kuga has demonstrated a stable roadworthiness trend over the past two years, with all recent MOT tests—including the most current one on 2025-10-08—passing without any recorded defects. The absence of advisories or repeated failures suggests the vehicle has undergone consistent, if not rigorous, maintenance, though the lack of defects does not preclude hidden wear. The final pass on 2025-10-08, just 9 months prior to today, aligns with the standard 12-month MOT cycle, indicating the vehicle remains within the legal threshold for immediate roadworthiness. However, the odd duplicate entry for the 2025-01-02 test—one marked as passed and another as failed—raises minor administrative confusion, though neither entry lists any mechanical issues. The recorded mileage progression of roughly 7,344 miles annually is typical for a vehicle of this age, with no abrupt spikes or prolonged stagnation. The most notable gap occurs between the 2023-04-07 test at 28,718 miles and the 2024-01-29 test at 39,030 miles, a 10,312-mile increase over just nine months. While this suggests a period of higher usage, it does not exceed reasonable expectations for a well-maintained vehicle. The consistency in passing tests without defects implies that, despite the increased mileage, the owner likely adhered to basic servicing intervals for consumables like brakes, tyres, and fluids. Given the clean MOT history, a prospective buyer should prioritise a thorough inspection of suspension components, particularly the coil springs, bushes, and dampers, as these are common wear items not always captured in a standard MOT. The brakes, though never failed, warrant close examination for uneven wear, binding calipers, or corrosion on the discs and pads—especially if the vehicle has experienced wet or salted conditions. Structural integrity should also be assessed, focusing on wheel arches, sills, and underbody for signs of corrosion, which can compromise safety even if the MOT passed. Finally, the duplicate MOT entry warrants verification of the vehicle’s full service history, as discrepancies in records may indicate incomplete or inconsistent maintenance.