2014 Ford Kuga 1.6L Petrol · PO14 WTK

The vehicle failed the most recent MOT on 12 January 2026 at 107,681 miles because the nearside and offside rear tyres were below the 1.6 mm tread depth requirement (5.2.3 (e)). The preceding January 2025 test at 100,587 miles recorded rear brake disc wear and thin rear pads (1.1.14 (a)(ii) and 1.1.13 (a)(ii)), indicating that consumable brake components have been deteriorating. Earlier entries show a pattern of tyre wear (front tyres at 1.6 mm in January 2020, rear tyres at 2 mm in January 2024) and intermittent issues such as a loose rear exhaust heat shield in January 2022 and undertray fitting from 2020 onward. The cumulative evidence points to a worsening trend in rear‑tyre and rear‑brake wear, despite occasional remedial actions like undertray installation. Mileage accumulation has been uneven across the vehicle’s life. From January 2017 (21,343 miles) to December 2018 (35,126 miles) the car added roughly 14,000 miles in about three years, suggesting light use. A sharper rise to 63,416 miles by January 2022 added another 28,000 miles in two years, then the jump to 96,180 miles by January 2024 added 33,000 miles in two years. The most recent two‑year span to 107,681 miles in January 2026 added only about 11,500 miles, indicating reduced annual mileage or periods of storage. The overall average of roughly 9,000 miles per year is typical for a 12‑year‑old vehicle, but the irregular distribution hints at variable ownership patterns. A buyer should inspect the rear tyres for tread depth, check the rear brake discs for scoring and the pads for remaining thickness, verify the exhaust heat shield is securely fitted, and examine the undertray for corrosion or damage. Suspension bushes and chassis mounts should be assessed for rust or wear, and the child‑seat mounting area inspected to ensure the adult belt can be fully examined. Any signs of uneven tyre wear, brake noise, or structural corrosion would warrant further mechanical scrutiny before purchase.