2009 Ford Kuga 2.0L Diesel · AD59 OEU

The 2009 Ford Kuga presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 18 March 2026 at 160,117 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, following clean passes on 24 March 2025 at 154,552 miles and 3 October 2022 at 134,558 miles. The owner has kept the vehicle to a consistent standard with no advisories or mechanical faults raised across the available record. Annual mileage sits at roughly 9,400 miles, in line with typical use for a 17 year old vehicle. The gap between the October 2022 test at 134,558 miles and the March 2025 pass at 154,552 miles covers about 20,000 miles over thirty months, a reasonable accumulation with no signs of neglect. A duplicate entry on 13 October 2023 shows both a fail and pass at 142,178 miles with no defects logged, pointing to an administrative re-test rather than a genuine fault. The sparse, clean history gives no evidence of recurring wear issues. Given the absence of flagged defects, a buyer should still verify in person the condition of consumable items not always captured at test: brake disc thickness, suspension bushes, and coil spring integrity after 160,000 miles of service. Structural corrosion around sills and subframes should be checked, as the Kuga of this era is prone to underbody rust where road salt exposure occurs. The record implies disciplined upkeep by previous owners, with no failed items on tyres, emissions, or braking systems. A pre-purchase inspection remains sensible to confirm the MOT data reflects the actual vehicle, particularly given the duplicate 2023 entry and the car's age.