2018 Ford Kuga 1.5L Petrol · SY18 UNP

The 2018 Ford Kuga is currently roadworthy, holding a valid MOT following its January 2026 test at 47,682 miles, with only minor front tyre defects recorded at that check. The maintenance trend across its test history is stable, with no recurring serious mechanical, structural or brake-related failures noted between 2022 and 2026, and only one minor advisory related to a child seat blocking a seatbelt inspection in 2024. The vehicle’s recorded mileage is low for its eight-year age, averaging roughly 5,960 miles per year, with no sudden spikes in annual accumulation between test dates. Between the February 2022 test at 26,371 miles and the January 2026 test at 47,682 miles, it covered just over 21,000 miles, with the slowest annual mileage recorded between early 2023 and early 2024 at 3,402 miles, a pattern consistent with either occasional light use or extended periods of standing still. This low, consistent usage explains the minor tyre perishing noted in the most recent test, as rubber degrades with age even when mileage is low, and does not indicate neglected routine maintenance. A buyer should prioritise an in-person inspection of the front tyres flagged in the January 2026 test, confirming the extent of sidewall cracking and perishing to determine if immediate replacement is required, and checking all four tyres for age-related degradation even if tread depth remains above the legal minimum. They should also fully inspect the nearside rear seatbelt mounting points and adult belt mechanism, as the 2024 test noted a child seat blocked full assessment of these components, to rule out damage, corrosion or weakened fixings from aftermarket child seat installation. While no suspension, brake or structural defects were recorded across the test history, the vehicle’s potential for extended standing periods warrants a check for dried-out suspension bushes, surface corrosion on brake discs, and hidden corrosion in the underbody and wheel arches, as low mileage does not eliminate age-related wear.