2022 Ford Kuga ST-Line X ED Ecoblue A 1.5L Diesel · SF22 VVG

A clean, defect-free MOT history supports a positive roadworthiness picture for this 2022 Ford Kuga ST-Line X Edition EcoBlue, with both recorded tests passing without advisories. The most recent examination on 5 January 2026 returned a pass and no defects, and the only prior test on 19 December 2024 was equally clean. With just two tests on file and zero advisories, failures, or component wear notes, there is no recorded evidence from DVSA testing of premature wear on braking, suspension, steering, exhaust, or lighting systems. The pattern is limited in volume but entirely unblemished across the period covered. The usage profile is notably subdued for a four-year-old vehicle, with 16,287 miles recorded at an average of roughly 4,072 miles annually. This is well below typical mileage for a family SUV of this age, which often accumulates between 10,000 and 15,000 miles per year. The gap between the 2024 and 2026 tests, combined with the modest mileage progression, suggests periods of lighter use or extended standing. From a mechanical standpoint, low annual mileage reduces wear on high-friction items such as brake discs, pads, and clutches, but it can place additional stress on components that degrade through inactivity, including brake calipers seizing, brake disc surface corrosion, tyre flat-spotting, and deterioration of rubber seals. The two tests fall neatly within the first MOT window (after three years) and just before the anniversary of registration, indicating consistent compliance with testing requirements rather than any prolonged off-road absence. Although the MOT record carries no specific advisories to target, a prospective buyer should still carry out focused checks suited to a low-mileage diesel Kuga of this generation. On a test drive, listen for any knocking or clonking from the front suspension over speed humps and uneven surfaces, particularly around the lower wishbones, anti-roll bar bushes, and drop links, as these are known wear points on Kugas and would not yet have surfaced as MOT advisories given the low mileage. Feel for vibration through the steering wheel or brake pedal under moderate deceleration, which may indicate brake disc corrosion from standing rather than pad wear, and confirm that the parking brake holds firmly on an incline, as rear calipers can seize on lightly used vehicles. Inspect the tyres closely for uneven inner-edge wear, which can point to suspension geometry issues or under-inflation over time, and check the sidewalls for cracking from age rather than mileage. Beyond the rolling road dynamic checks, a physical inspection should focus on the areas most likely to suffer from low-mileage inactivity. Examine the brake discs for a sharp lip at the outer edge and any visible pitting or surface rust that does not clean off after a short drive, as severely corroded discs will require replacement despite remaining within legal minimum thickness. Verify that all tyres are of matching brand, size, and tread depth, and confirm they have not reached an age where the rubber compound hardens, typically beyond six years from the date code on the sidewall. Under the bonnet, check for oil misting around the cam cover and oil filter housing, a known area on the EcoBlue diesel, and inspect coolant and brake fluid levels and condition. Finally, confirm that the Diesel Particulate Filter has been exercised sufficiently, as the low annual mileage could contribute to incomplete regeneration cycles, leading to potential warning lights or restricted performance over time.