2010 Ford Kuga 2.0L Diesel · FP10 KKC

The vehicle currently holds a valid roadworthiness status following a clean pass on January 14,2026, at 121,791 miles. While the most recent test indicates no defects, the maintenance history reveals a period of instability during mid-2025. The sequence of two failures and two passes between June and July 2025 suggests a specific mechanical issue that required immediate rectification, though the subsequent clean record indicates the fault was resolved before the latest annual test. At 16 years old with 121,791 miles, the Kuga averages approximately 7,600 miles per year, which aligns with typical UK usage for a vehicle of this age. There is a significant three-year gap between the October 2022 test at 117,863 miles and the June 2025 test. During this interval, the vehicle covered only 3,765 miles, suggesting long periods of stationary or infrequent use which can lead to perished rubber components, seized calipers, or fluid degradation. The rapid accumulation of 4,000 miles in early 2025 alone indicates the car was then in frequent use. The period of repeated testing in 2025 warrants a close physical inspection of the components most likely to cause failures, as the record does not specify the exact defects. A buyer should scrutinize the suspension bushes and coil springs for wear and check the brake discs for uneven thinning or binding. Given the age and the history of standing, a thorough check for structural corrosion on the sills and subframe is essential to ensure the long-term integrity of the chassis despite the recent MOT passes.