2020 Ford Kuga Zetec 1.5L Petrol · CV20 VBA

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, though the maintenance trend shows a recent shift toward neglected tyre care. The most recent test on 5 June 2026 at 28,963 miles passed but flagged two significant tyre advisories: an offside front tyre worn to the legal limit and an offside rear tyre showing signs of cracking. This follows a similar advisory from June 2025 at 18,159 miles, indicating that the rubber is failing due to age-related degradation rather than high mileage. The mileage profile is notably low for a six-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,800 miles per year. There is a distinct jump in usage between June 2025 and June 2026, where the car covered over 10,000 miles in twelve months, compared to just over 1,600 miles in the preceding year. While the low annual average suggests less mechanical strain on the drivetrain and suspension components, the long periods of inactivity likely contribute to the dry rotting and perishing of the rubber components seen in the recent MOT records. A buyer must prioritise a physical inspection of all tyres, as the reports of perishing and uneven wear suggest potential alignment issues or age-related failure. The braking system also requires attention, as the June 2023 test at 8,060 miles identified pitted and scored rear brake discs. Given the low mileage, these components likely suffered from surface corrosion caused by sitting stationary rather than heavy use. Checking for seized calipers or degraded brake lines is essential to ensure the low-usage pattern has not led to internal mechanical seizing within the braking assembly.