2018 Ford Kuga 1.5L Petrol · OY18 ADE

The 2018 Ford Kuga shows a stable roadworthiness profile with the latest DVSA test on 23 January 2026 at 26,941 miles resulting in a pass and no defects recorded. Maintenance trend is steady across five annual examinations with zero advisories logged. The record also lists a failure on 23 January 2026 at the same mileage with no faults cited, a clear administrative anomaly rather than evidence of mechanical decline. Mileage remains exceptionally low for an eight-year-old vehicle. The odometer read 17,646 miles on 31 January 2023, rose to 21,056 miles on 25 January 2024, reached 24,322 miles on 24 January 2025, and stood at 26,941 miles on 23 January 2026. Annual gains near 3,000 miles confirm gentle use with no abrupt accumulation or testing gaps. Such a pattern implies prolonged standing periods that can conceal rubber degradation despite clean certificates. A buyer should still commission hands-on checks of suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs and calipers, and structural corrosion points. Low-mileage Kugas often suffer perished seals or surface rust on subframes when idle. The tester flagged no binding brakes or worn components, yet stationary storage frequently breeds unseen issues like flat-spotted tyres or sticking handbrake mechanisms. Previous owners adhered to January testing each year, signalling basic regulatory compliance if not heavy driving. Absence of any tyre tread or exhaust emission advisories suggests careful storage or light scrutiny. A pre-purchase inspection must verify tread depth, wiper function and underbody condition to confirm the paper record matches physical state.