2014 Renault Captur 0.9L Petrol · SH14 AAK

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, having passed the September 2025 MOT at 64,996 miles with no recorded defects. The maintenance trend shows improvement after earlier failures; the anti‑roll bar linkage ball joints that caused a 2021‑07‑13 failure were repaired and the car has since passed three consecutive tests without fault. However, the recurrence of linkage wear in 2023‑08‑03 indicates that the component may still be subject to accelerated wear, and the continued presence of undertrays limits a full visual inspection of the chassis. Mileage accumulation has been modest, averaging roughly 5,400 miles per year since 2017, which is low for an eight‑year‑old vehicle. The record contains two rapid‑turnaround pairs: a fail and a pass on the same day in July 2021, and a fail followed by a pass on the same day in August 2023, suggesting that the owner addressed faults promptly but also that the vehicle may have been stored for extended periods. The jump from 45,813 miles in August 2022 to 64,996 miles in September 2025 reflects a slower progression than typical for a car of this age, indicating light overall usage. A prospective buyer should inspect the front anti‑roll bar linkage ball joints for excessive play or wear, examine both rear tyres for cracking or perishing (205/55/17‑95V) and verify that the undertrays can be removed to allow inspection of suspension mounts and chassis components. The front drop links noted as having slight play in 2020‑07‑23 merit a hands‑on check for looseness, and the brake discs and calipers should be examined for binding or corrosion. Finally, a thorough visual survey for rust or structural damage around the undertray area is essential, as the trays have historically prevented a complete assessment of the underside.