2012 Ford Kuga 2.0L Diesel · SP62 OCM

The vehicle remains in a roadworthy condition with a stable maintenance trend over the last year. The most recent test in August 2025 at 80,947 miles passed successfully, though the tester noted that the engine cover and undertrays were obscuring certain components. While this prevented a full visual inspection of the lower chassis and engine bay by parts, the lack of defects in the preceding 2024 tests suggests the vehicle is currently meeting minimum safety standards. The mileage profile is notably low for a 14-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,800 miles per year. There is a visible gap in usage between January 2023 and January 2024, where the car covered only 2,037 miles in thirteen months. However, the vehicle saw over 8,400 miles between August 2024 and August 2025. This low annual mileage often indicates lighter mechanical strain, but it also increases the risk of rubber-based components degrading due to age rather than wear. A buyer should pay close attention to the issues identified during the January 2023 test at 69,313 miles. The tester flagged perishing cracks on both rear tyres and pitted front brake discs. Given the age of the car and the low mileage, the tyres should be inspected for dry rot on the sidewalls regardless of tread depth. The brake discs also require a check for significant surface corrosion or heavy scoring, which frequently occurs when vehicles sit stationary for extended periods. Because the 2025 test was limited by obscured undertrays, a physical inspection of the undercarriage is essential to ensure no structural corrosion or fluid leaks have developed out of the tester's clear view.