2026 Ford Puma Premium EV 1.0L Electric · DP57 GFP

The mechanical record presented for this 2022 Ford Puma ST-Line Vignale MHEV is essentially unblemished, with both DVSA tests carried out to date returning a pass and no advisories or defects recorded against any inspected component. The most recent assessment on 3 June 2026, conducted at the four-year threshold typically associated with the first mandatory MOT, recorded no issues across braking, suspension, tyres, lights, exhaust emissions, or structural integrity, and the prior test on 11 June 2025 was equally clean. With only two entries on file and zero advisories between them, there is no historical pattern of wear to interrogate, no recurring component flagged, and no evidence from the official DVSA data of deteriorating roadworthiness. The trend, to the extent that one can be inferred from such a limited sample, is one of stable compliance rather than any emerging mechanical concern. Annual mileage accumulation is notably modest for the vehicle's age, with 15,927 miles recorded over approximately four years of ownership, equating to roughly 3,982 miles per year. This places the Puma firmly in low-mileage territory for its class, well below the typical 7,000 to 10,000 miles annually expected of a privately used small SUV. The MOT history shows consecutive annual tests with no apparent gap in road use, indicating the vehicle has not been laid up for an extended period between examinations. Low annual mileage generally correlates with reduced wear on friction components such as brake pads and discs, clutch material, and drivetrain internals, although it can conversely allow corrosion to take hold on unprotected underbody surfaces and may lead to moisture-related issues in components not regularly cycled through their working range. Given the consistently annual testing pattern, prolonged standing does not appear to be a significant concern in this instance. For a prospective buyer, the absence of recorded advisories means there are no specific flagged components to re-examine on inspection, but a thorough physical assessment remains essential given the low-mileage profile. On a test drive, particular attention should be paid to the feel of the brake pedal, as lightly used discs and pads can develop a fine layer of corrosion on the friction surface that produces a judder or vibration under initial braking before bedding in again. Steering response should be checked for any vagueness or knocking through the rack, and suspension should be evaluated over uneven surfaces for any binding or clonking from the front MacPherson strut top mounts, front lower arms, or anti-roll bar bushes, which are common wear points on Puma platforms regardless of mileage. The 1.0-litre EcoBoost mild-hybrid powertrain should be observed from cold start for any unusual rattle or hesitation, and the 12V battery condition is worth confirming given that low-mileage vehicles can suffer from prolonged undercharging cycles, particularly relevant in a mild-hybrid system where the belt-driven starter-generator and the conventional battery work in conjunction. Given the clean DVSA record, the priority for any inspection shifts from verifying known defects to confirming general condition that the MOT would not necessarily capture. Underbody examination with a torch, ideally on a ramp, would be worthwhile to check for any stone-chip damage, undertray looseness, or early surface corrosion on subframe and suspension components, particularly given the Puma's relatively low ground clearance and the likelihood of urban driving. The tyres should be inspected for uneven shoulder wear, which can indicate alignment drift even on low-mileage vehicles that have spent time kerbed. All fluid levels and their respective service intervals should be checked, and a diagnostic scan for any stored powertrain or hybrid system fault codes would be prudent, as the MOT process does not interrogate the engine control unit or the mild-hybrid battery management system. Overall, the official record offers no cause for concern, but the modest mileage figure warrants the additional scrutiny outlined above to ensure the vehicle has not developed issues consistent with infrequent or short-duration use.