2012 Ford Kuga 2.0L Diesel · LT12 OMJ

The 2012 Ford Kuga presents a stable and improving maintenance trend following its most recent MOT on 19 February 2026 at 145,779 miles, where it passed with zero defects. This clean sheet marks a notable improvement over the preceding years, where minor advisories appeared in 2024 and 2022. The absence of recurring or worsening faults in the latest test suggests the previous owner addressed the flagged items promptly, and the vehicle has since remained in sound mechanical order. No structural corrosion, emissions failures, or serious safety defects have ever been recorded across the entire history, which is a strong indicator of consistent care. The mileage accumulation is broadly typical for a vehicle of this age, averaging roughly 10,400 miles per year over its fourteen-year life. The annual tests show a steady progression from 84,144 miles in February 2022 through to 145,779 miles in February 2026, with no suspicious gaps or sudden spikes in recorded distance. The 14,956-mile jump between the 2025 and 2026 tests is slightly above the long-term average, suggesting increased recent use, but this is not unusual for a well-maintained vehicle entering higher-mileage service. There is no evidence of long periods standing or mileage rollback. The 2024 test flagged perishing on both rear tyres, a common age-related deterioration issue rather than a structural concern, and the 2022 test noted front brake pads wearing thin, which is routine consumable wear. Both advisories appear to have been rectified, as neither recurred in subsequent inspections. A buyer should still inspect the tyre sidewalls for renewed cracking or perishing, particularly if the rubber is original or aged, and check the condition of the front brake discs and pads for even wear given the earlier advisory. The rear brakes and suspension bushes deserve a brief inspection as well, since higher-mileage Kugas can develop wear in trailing arm bushes and shock absorbers that does not always trigger an MOT failure but affects ride quality. Overall, the record reflects a vehicle that has been maintained to a competent standard with no persistent faults.