2016 Ford Kuga 2.0L Diesel · PK16 VKT

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but exhibits a maintenance trend of reactive rather than proactive care. While it passed its most recent test on April 24 2026 at 98,694 miles, this followed a significant failure just one day prior. The April failure revealed multiple critical safety issues including four failing tyres, thin brake pads, and a fractured anti-roll bar linkage. This pattern suggests the previous owner only addressed faults when forced by the MOT tester, rather than performing routine inspections to catch wear early. At 98,694 miles, the Kuga has averaged approximately 10,000 miles per year, which aligns with typical UK usage for a decade-old vehicle. The data shows a sharp increase in usage between May 2025 (91,599 miles) and April 2026 (98,694 miles), representing over 7,000 miles driven in a single year. This rapid acceleration likely caused the accelerated wear on consumable components, explaining the simultaneous failure of the brakes and suspension parts noted in the latest testing period. A buyer must physically inspect the rear suspension and braking system, as the record shows a history of recurring issues. The April 2026 test flagged corrosion on both rear coil springs, which are prone to snapping on this model if salt damage is left untreated. Furthermore, the offside rear brake binding noted in March 2024 and the inoperative parking brake in 2025 indicate the braking mechanism may be prone to seizing or poor adjustment. Attention should also be paid to the exhaust system to ensure the back box leak identified in April 2026 was fully rectified and not merely patched.