2020 Ford Kuga 2.0L Diesel · AK69 PVD

The 2020 Ford Kuga presents a generally stable maintenance profile through its MOT record, with the most recent test on 8 January 2026 at 42,547 miles resulting in a pass. The tester flagged a nearside front tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on edge, indicating uneven wear rather than a sudden mechanical failure. This is a recurring advisory, having appeared in the January 2025 test at 36,604 miles under identical wording. The pattern suggests a persistent alignment or suspension geometry issue rather than simple neglect, though the owner has consistently addressed tyre condition sufficiently to pass each year. No structural corrosion, exhaust emissions failures, or serious mechanical defects have been recorded across the four tests. The mileage progression is consistent and unremarkable for a six-year-old vehicle. From 22,344 miles in January 2023 to 30,133 miles in January 2024, then 36,604 miles in January 2025, and finally 42,547 miles in January 2026, the annual accumulation sits between roughly 6,000 and 7,800 miles per year. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden jumps that would suggest odometer tampering or prolonged standing. The vehicle has been used regularly but not excessively, which supports steady component wear rather than the accelerated deterioration seen on high-mileage fleet vehicles. The recurring nearside front tyre wear pattern warrants closer physical inspection. A buyer should examine the front suspension bushes, tracking, and wheel alignment, as repeated inner-edge wear on the same side often points to a slight misalignment or worn suspension component that has not been corrected between tests. The January 2024 advisory on rear brake pads wearing thin at 30,133 miles was not repeated in subsequent tests, suggesting the pads were replaced, but a buyer should still verify the condition of all brake discs and pads in person. The insecure front registration plate noted in 2024 was minor and likely resolved, though it hints at general cosmetic inattention. Overall, the record shows a vehicle that has passed its MOTs without serious mechanical failures, but the repeated tyre wear advisory indicates a minor unresolved issue that a pre-purchase inspection should address. No structural rust, emissions failures, or safety-critical defects appear in the history, which supports a reasonable baseline of roadworthiness for a vehicle of this age and mileage.