2012 Ford Kuga 2.0L Diesel · M30 UMY

The 2012 Ford Kuga presents a broadly stable mechanical picture at its most recent MOT on 12 August 2025, where it passed cleanly with zero defects at 108,047 miles. That clean bill of health is significant. It suggests the owner addressed the deteriorating offside front outer CV joint boot flagged in the August 2024 test at 103,167 miles, since no related defect reappeared twelve months later. The maintenance trend over the past five years is therefore one of correction and consolidation rather than neglect. The mileage accumulation tells a consistent story. Between August 2021 at 83,210 miles and August 2025 at 108,047 miles, the vehicle covered roughly 24,837 miles across four years, averaging around 6,200 miles annually. That sits slightly below the 7,718 miles-per-year figure implied by the vehicle's age, pointing to modest, regular use rather than high-frequency commuting or long-distance motorway work. There are no suspicious gaps in the annual test record to suggest extended periods off the road, and the steady year-on-year accumulation supports the view of a vehicle driven consistently but not excessively. The advisory history reveals a pattern worth understanding. The offside front suspension arm pin or bush wear noted in July 2023 at 97,055 miles, alongside a slightly damaged offside front tyre on the same test, indicates the front end has drawn attention across multiple inspections. The CV joint boot deterioration in 2024 further reinforces that the offside front area has been a recurring weak point. A prospective buyer should inspect the front suspension bushes, ball joints, and driveshaft boots carefully on a physical check, paying particular attention to the offside for uneven tyre wear or play in the steering. The August 2023 advisory on the offside front tyre also warrants a close look at all four tyres for age-related cracking, given the rubber will now be over three years old. Beyond the flagged items, the clean 2025 result is reassuring but not a guarantee against age-related deterioration. A buyer should examine the underside for corrosion on suspension mounting points, subframes, and brake lines, as a vehicle of this age can develop structural surface rust even with low mileage. Brake disc and pad condition, exhaust integrity, and the operation of all suspension components over a short road test will confirm whether the clean MOT record reflects genuine ongoing care or simply a recent pre-test tidy-up.