2024 Ford Kuga Vignale Phev CVT Hybrid electric (clean) · LO04 SAN

As a 2024 model year Ford Kuga Vignale PHEV, this vehicle is still within its first three years from registration and therefore would not legally require an MOT test until 2027 under current UK roadworthiness legislation. The complete absence of MOT history is therefore not an indicator of mechanical condition, concealment, or non-use; it is simply a function of the car's age and the statutory testing threshold. There are no recorded failures, advisories, or pass records to draw any conclusion from, which means a prospective buyer cannot rely on DVSA data to verify the roadworthiness of braking, suspension, exhaust, lighting, or structural integrity at this stage. Any narrative about the vehicle being mechanically sound or well maintained would be unsupported by the available records, as MOT testing has not yet been performed. Because no mileage data has been supplied and no MOT records exist, it is not possible to cross-reference annual mileage against the vehicle's age or to identify any periods of inactivity or unusually heavy usage. For a 2024 plug-in hybrid that has now been on the road for approximately two years, typical annual mileage could range from around six thousand to fifteen thousand miles depending on whether it serves as a primary commuter vehicle or a secondary household car, but this remains entirely speculative without odometer evidence. The lack of mileage context means there is no recorded pattern of low-use short-trip driving that might raise concerns about 12V battery health, hybrid system cycling, brake disc corrosion from infrequent use, or oil seal drying, but equally there is no evidence to rule those factors out. A buyer should independently verify the current odometer reading against the documented service history and V5C records. Given that this is a relatively recent PHEV with no MOT advisory or failure history to reference, the inspection focus should shift to component groups that are commonly flagged on Kuga platforms of this generation, particularly the rear suspension trailing arm bushes and the front subframe mounting points, where corrosion can develop even on younger vehicles exposed to winter road treatments. On a physical inspection, the buyer should look closely for surface rust on the rear axle beam fixings, any signs of fluid seepage from the rear differential area, and corrosion along the underbody seam sealer, as these are the items most likely to appear as early advisories. The test drive should include deliberate driving over uneven surfaces and speed bumps to listen for clonking from the rear suspension, which is a known symptomatic presentation on Kugas of this era, and any vague wandering or uneven braking response should be noted carefully. Because the Kuga Vignale PHEV carries additional high-voltage system complexity, the buyer should also confirm that the vehicle starts and transitions between EV mode, hybrid mode, and petrol operation without warning messages, dashboard fault indicators, or restricted power warnings, as these can be precursors to expensive drivetrain or battery management issues that would not appear on a standard MOT. The steering should be checked for any notchiness or pulling under light braking, the brake pedal travel and firmness should feel consistent without excessive sponginess, and the tyres should be examined for uneven inner or outer shoulder wear which can indicate alignment or suspension geometry issues not yet severe enough to fail an MOT. With no DVSA test record to rely upon, the burden of verification falls entirely on a thorough pre-purchase inspection by a competent technician familiar with Ford hybrid platforms, ideally including a diagnostic scan of all stored fault codes across both the conventional ECU network and the high-voltage battery management system.