2019 Ford Kuga 1.5L Petrol · EK69 VVE

The defining mechanical story of this 2019 Ford Kuga is a tyre management problem rather than any structural or major mechanical concern. Across the recorded MOT history, the front tyres have consistently attracted advisory notices, progressing from cuts in 2024 to inner-edge wear close to the legal limit by 2025, and the 2024 test included a failure because a rear tyre was a different size to its partner on the same axle. The most recent test on 25 August 2026 passed with no advisories, but it sits on the same record as a same-day failure for a malfunctioning tyre pressure monitoring system. Beyond the tyres, the only other flagged items are rear brake discs noted as corroded and rear outer brake pads down to roughly 3mm in 2025, suggesting that while the car remains roadworthy, the undercarriage consumables are beginning to demand attention. The recorded mileage of 34,832 miles across seven years equates to an average of just under 5,000 miles annually, which is notably low for a family crossover of this age. The MOT record itself shows relatively stable annual accumulations, and there are no extended gaps in testing that would suggest prolonged off-road storage. Low annual mileage of this nature typically reduces wear on internal drivetrain components and the clutch, but it can accelerate corrosion on brake discs, encourage sidewall perishing in tyres that are not regularly exercised, and leave certain components such as the diesel particulate filter or evaporative emissions system vulnerable to short-trip operating conditions. The 2025 advisory for rear brake disc corrosion is consistent with this usage pattern. For a prospective buyer, the most immediate priorities are the tyres and the tyre pressure monitoring system. The 235/45/19 specification should be confirmed on all four corners, with a careful inspection of the inner edges for uneven wear, as this pattern is often associated with worn suspension bushes, weakened front coil springs, or tracking misalignment. Any knocking or clonking over uneven surfaces, vague steering feel, or visible uneven shoulder wear should be investigated. The TPMS fault recorded as a major failure in August 2026 should be diagnosed prior to purchase, as it may indicate a faulty sensor, a control module issue, or simply a reset requirement after a wheel change, but it is a present and unresolved defect on the day of the latest test. The rear braking system also warrants close physical attention. With the rear pads reportedly down to 3mm in 2025 and the discs showing corrosion and pitting, a buyer should listen for any binding or scraping noises when the vehicle is first moved after standing, feel for rear brake judder under moderate pedal pressure, and check the condition of the rear caliper slide pins and handbrake mechanism. The discs may now require replacement rather than skimming given a further year of use. A thorough test drive on a road with varied surfaces, combined with a borescope inspection of the discs and a four-wheel alignment check, would be the most proportionate response to the history presented.