2016 Ford Kuga 2.0L Diesel · SH66 AEF

The Ford Kuga presents a current roadworthy status backed by a DVSA pass recorded on 22 January 2026 at 43,528 miles, roughly six months before today's date. A simultaneous failure entry on that same date and mileage shows no defects recorded, pointing to an administrative anomaly rather than a mechanical fault. The maintenance trend remains stable, with every annual test from January 2023 through January 2026 returning a pass and no advisories logged. Mileage accumulation sits well below typical expectations for a ten-year-old vehicle. The odometer read 32,043 miles at the 19 January 2023 test, rose to 35,869 by 11 January 2024, then 41,041 on 20 January 2025, and reached 43,528 on 22 January 2026. Annual increments of under 5,200 miles confirm light use, likely including extended stationary periods. The record shows continuous yearly testing with no gaps, and the clean sheets indicate previous owners addressed any required work before each examination. Buyers should still commission a physical inspection despite the unblemished MOT history. Low mileage and possible long standing invite degraded suspension bushes, fatigued coil springs, and surface corrosion on structural members. The tester never flagged binding calipers or worn brake discs, yet brakes left unused can seize; a road test must confirm free rotation and pedal feel. Exhaust emissions and structural integrity passed each time, but age-related rust can develop unseen beneath sills and subframes. Tyres may show sidewall cracking from ozone exposure even with ample tread. A pre-purchase check should prioritise underbody condition, suspension articulation, and brake function to validate the paper record.