2019 Ford Kuga 2.0L Diesel · D16 KAS

The 2019 Ford Kuga presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 9 April 2026 at 27,940 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded. Across every annual examination from 2022 through 2026 the vehicle cleared without a single advisory or failure, indicating consistent compliance with statutory roadworthiness standards. The mileage pattern shows exceptionally light use for a seven-year-old vehicle. Recorded distance rose from 13,257 miles at the 5 April 2022 test to 15,867 miles in April 2023, 18,286 miles in April 2024, 21,755 miles in April 2025, and 27,940 miles in April 2026. That averages roughly 3,700 miles per year with no abrupt jumps or dormant gaps between tests. The clean record offers little mechanical evidence to scrutinise, though low annual mileage paired with year-round testing suggests the previous keeper maintained statutory checks despite limited driving. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake calipers given the car's likely periods of standing. Low-use vehicles often develop perished rubber components and binding brakes that a pass without advisories will not capture. Examine underside structural integrity and exhaust emissions hardware for corrosion induced by infrequent operation. Verify service history independently of the MOT, since the DVSA data confirms only statutory testing rather than routine lubrication or cambelt intervals. The absence of recorded faults reflects test outcomes, not confirmed mechanical condition.