2012 Ford Kuga 2.0L Diesel · NV62 AAO

The most recent MOT on 15 May 2026 at 152 620 miles shows a pass and a fail; the failure flags thin front and rear brake pads, an inoperative offside rear registration plate lamp and an engine MIL that is either off or indicating a fault. The vehicle is therefore not roadworthy in its present condition. The maintenance trend is worsening rather than improving, with brake‑pad wear, brake‑pipe corrosion, coil‑spring corrosion, suspension‑arm bush wear and steering‑rack play recurring across tests from 2021 through 2026. Mileage accumulation has been roughly 10 900 mi per year over the car’s 14‑year life. The record shows a notable jump from 66 479 mi in July 2021 to 96 832 mi in July 2022 (+30 353 mi) and a larger increase to 110 011 mi by May 2023 (+56 063 mi in about ten months). After 2023 the mileage rise stabilised at around 12‑16 000 mi per year, indicating a more regular usage pattern. The MOT entries are recent, the latest being only two months before the current date, confirming the vehicle has been kept under regular DVSA testing. A buyer should inspect the brake system closely: front and rear pads, disc condition, and the corroded front brake pipe. Suspension components demand attention, including the offside rear coil spring, shock absorbers with oil mist, arm‑pin bushes, anti‑roll bar linkage and steering‑rack inner joint play. Tyre condition should be checked for edge wear, and the registration plate lamp and engine warning system verified for operation. The windscreen obstruction, missing brake‑pedal anti‑slip provision and any worn steering rack should also be examined before purchase.