2009 Ford Kuga 2.0L Diesel · J12 OLA

The 2009 Ford Kuga presents a currently roadworthy status following a passed MOT on 24 April 2025 at 155,995 miles, with the maintenance trend appearing stable across the recorded history. The DVSA data shows no defects, failures on mechanical grounds, or advisories across the last five tests. A failed entry on 24 April 2025 at identical mileage carries no recorded defects, indicating an administrative rejection rather than a mechanical fault, immediately followed by a clean pass the same day. Annual mileage sits at roughly 9,176 miles per year against the vehicle's 17-year life, a typical use rate for this age of SUV. The records show 142,818 miles on 24 March 2022, rising to 151,277 by 25 April 2023, then 153,789 on 19 April 2024, and 155,995 on 24 April 2025. The yearly increments of roughly 8,000 to 9,000 miles reflect consistent private or light fleet use with no standing periods or sudden accumulation spikes. The sparse clean record gives little evidence of deferred consumable replacement or neglected structural care. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake disc wear given the 155,995-mile count and the Kuga's known front strut corrosion tendencies. The MOT history flags no binding calipers, exhaust emissions breaches, or structural integrity concerns, yet testers issued zero advisories even at high mileage, which can mean faults were missed or the car was lightly loaded during testing. Verify the 24 April 2025 failure reason via DVLA paperwork before purchase, as the no-defect failure suggests a documentation or presentation issue at the test centre. Given the clean trajectory, previous owners likely kept basic upkeep current, but physical checks on undertray rust, driveshaft gaiters, and tyre sidewall condition remain prudent at this age and mileage.