2018 Renault Kadjar 1.2L Petrol · J30 LAE

The Renault Kadjar presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 7 March 2026 at 36,579 miles passed with no defects recorded, continuing an unbroken run of clean MOT outcomes across every annual examination since 2022. Annual mileage sits well below typical norms for an eight-year-old vehicle. The record shows 11,288 miles in February 2022, rising to 16,278 by February 2023, 21,782 by February 2024, 28,122 by February 2025, and 36,579 by March 2026. That equates to roughly 4,500 to 5,000 miles added each year with no sudden jumps or dormant gaps. Low yearly use of this order often means longer periods of standing, which can allow corrosion to develop on underbody structures and suspension components even when the car appears lightly worn. No advisories or failures appear in any test, so the history gives no direct signal of worn brake discs, degraded suspension bushes, or exhaust issues. A buyer should still arrange a physical inspection beneath the vehicle. Standing time at low mileage accelerates surface rust on subframes and brake calipers more than high-mileage use does. Check the condition of tyres and wiper blades for perishing from inactivity rather than tread wear. Verify the coil springs and steering joints for stiffness, and confirm the brake calipers are not seizing after long idle periods. The clean record implies conscientious test scheduling by prior keepers, but it does not substitute for a hands-on check of hidden mechanical and structural condition.