2017 Ford Kuga 1.5L Petrol · SA66 VUC

The 2017 Ford Kuga presents a currently roadworthy status following a pass on 9 September 2025 at 49,065 miles, with the maintenance trend appearing stable across the recorded history. The most recent test passed with no defects logged, though the same date shows a prior failure with no defects recorded, a pattern repeated on 11 September 2024 when a failure at 46,247 miles was followed by a pass at 46,252 miles. Such paired fail-pass entries on identical or near-identical dates and mileages suggest administrative re-tests rather than mechanical rectification, and no advisories or faults were raised at any stage from the 31 August 2023 pass at 38,825 miles through to 2025. The odometer shows 49,065 miles against roughly nine years of age, equating to about 5,452 miles per year, which is low for a modern SUV. From 31 August 2023 at 38,825 miles to 11 September 2024 at 46,252 miles the vehicle covered 7,427 miles, then only 2,813 miles to September 2025. This tapering use implies lighter annual running in the later period, though the sparse three-year record with clean tests limits insight into consumable turnover. Low standing mileage can mask perished suspension bushes or corroding brake discs from disuse, despite the absence of flagged defects. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of the front and rear suspension arms, coil springs, and subframe for corrosion or degraded rubber, as MOT testers recorded no advisories that would warn of incipient wear. The brake calipers and discs warrant measurement for binding or lip wear given the car's low recent use. Verify the 2024 and 2025 same-day fail-pass anomalies with the test station to confirm they were clerical and not concealed faults cleared without record.