2016 RENAULT KADJAR1.5L Diesel

The vehicle presents a mixed maintenance profile with a recent trend towards worsening mechanical advisories. While the most recent test on 26 February 2026 at 110,151 miles resulted in a pass, the tester flagged several significant issues that require immediate attention. These include thin brake pads on both rear wheels, a deteriorating nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover, play in the nearside front steering rack inner joint, and a perishing offside rear tyre. These findings suggest that while the vehicle remains legal, the preventative maintenance cycle is slipping. The mileage accumulation is consistent with a typical ten-year usage pattern, averaging approximately 11,000 miles per year. The records show steady progression from 50,248 miles in October 2019 to the current 110,151 miles. There are no significant gaps in the testing history, though the frequency of failures increased between 2023 and 2025. The vehicle failed in March 2023 due to tyre tread depth, again in February 2024 due to a fractured nearside front coil spring, and in March 2025 due to a tyre failure and an inoperative engine MIL. This pattern indicates that the previous owner often addressed faults only when they reached the point of MOT failure rather than performing proactive servicing. A prospective buyer should focus heavily on the front-end suspension and steering components. The combination of a deteriorated ball joint dust cover and play in the steering rack inner joint suggests impending steering instability and potential higher repair costs if left unaddressed. The recurring issues with tyres and brake pads throughout the history, including the 2020 and 2021 advisories, indicate that consumables are often run to the legal limit. The engine management light (MIL) failure in March 2025 warrants a thorough diagnostic check to ensure no underlying sensor or electronic faults remain. Given the recent advisories regarding rear brake pads and the perishing rear tyre, a physical inspection of the braking system and all four tyres is essential to determine the remaining service life. The fractured coil spring noted in February 2024 shows that the suspension has previously suffered structural component failure, so a close examination of the remaining spring and strut integrity is advised.