2011 Ford Kuga 2.0L Diesel · FN61 XNT

The 2011 Ford Kuga presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 21 November 2025 at 83,951 miles passed with no defects recorded, and the four preceding annual tests from 2022 to 2024 also returned passes with no advisories. The only blemish is a failure on 21 October 2022 at 73,507 miles, which the record shows with no defects listed; the vehicle passed nine days later on 1 November 2022 at 73,516 miles, indicating the failure was administrative or a minor rectification rather than a serious mechanical fault. The recorded mileage of 83,951 against a 15-year-old vehicle equates to roughly 5,600 miles per year, which is low for the age. The Kuga covered only 3,435 miles between the January 2024 test at 76,031 miles and the December 2024 test at 80,427 miles, then 3,524 miles to the November 2025 test. Such light use over a long period suggests the car spent intervals standing, which can accelerate rubber perishing and corrosion on static components despite low drivetrain wear. The clean record gives no evidence of skipped consumable replacement, though sparse commentary means the tester logged no advisories at all. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and subframe corrosion given the vehicle's age and low-mileage standing pattern. The absence of brake, exhaust, or structural advisories across the record is reassuring, yet DVSA testers often omit minor wear if below threshold. Check the rear brake calipers for binding after prolonged inactivity and verify tyre sidewall condition for age cracking. Given the clean pass history and low annual use, the Kuga shows signs of careful ownership rather than deferred maintenance. The October 2022 failure with no recorded defect points to a paperwork or presentation issue, not mechanical neglect. Prospective buyers should confirm service history to match the low mileage and validate that fluids and brake components were renewed on time rather than by distance alone.