2011 RENAULT KANGOO1.5L Diesel

The vehicle maintains a roadworthy status, but the maintenance history indicates a trend of reactive repairs rather than proactive preventative care. The most recent test in August 2025 at 25,320 miles showed a pass following a failure for a split nearside front CV boot and pitted brake discs. While the immediate safety failures were rectified to achieve passing, the recurring appearance of brake-related issues and leaks suggests that components are only addressed when they reach a point of failure during annual inspections. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a 15-year-old vehicle, recording only 25,320 miles which averages to approximately 1,700 miles per year. There is a significant period of inactivity or minimal use between 2021 and 2022, where the vehicle covered only 445 miles in twelve months. This low usage often leads to the degradation of rubber-based components, as evidenced by the 2021 advisory for perishing tyres and the 2024 failure of the drive shaft boot despite being over 23,000 miles. A buyer must specifically inspect the braking system, as the tester flagged significant pitting on both the offside front and offside rear discs in 2025. This corrosion typically occurs when vehicles sit stationary for long periods, allowing moisture to react with the exposed metal surfaces. The coolant leak noted in 2024 also warrants a thorough check of the water pump and hoses to ensure the seals have not suffered from degradation. Given the low mileage, the buyer should also verify the sidewall cracking on all tyres and check the suspension bushings, as age-related rot is a greater risk than mechanical wear in this specific instance.