2012 Ford Kuga 2.0L Diesel · D14 NEG

The 2012 Ford Kuga presents a currently roadworthy status with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 11 June 2025 at 113,585 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the prior annual test on 13 June 2024 at 102,211 miles also passed clean. The vehicle shows no recurring advisories or mechanical faults across the available history, indicating consistent compliance with roadworthiness standards over the last three years. Mileage accumulation sits at a typical rate for a 14-year-old vehicle, averaging roughly 8,113 miles per year. The record moves from 90,446 miles at the failed test on 22 June 2023 to 102,211 miles by June 2024, then to 113,585 miles by June 2025, reflecting steady yearly use of around 11,000 to 12,000 miles with no abrupt jumps or dormant periods. The sparse but clean history offers little evidence of neglected consumables or deferred repairs. The two failures recorded on 22 June 2023 and 31 May 2024 list no defects against the vehicle, which suggests administrative or presentational issues at the testing station rather than mechanical non-compliance. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, and underbody corrosion given the vehicle's age and mileage, as these components degrade silently without MOT advisory capture. No structural integrity concerns or exhaust emission breaches appear in the data. The prior owners maintained the Kuga to a passable standard at each annual interval, though the absence of advisories means wear on tyres and wiper blades remains unknown without physical examination.