2016 Renault Captur 0.9L Petrol · 20 DEE

The vehicle maintains a roadworthy status, though the maintenance trend indicates a pattern of reactive rather than proactive vehicle care. The most recent test in August 2025 at 48,761 miles secured a pass following a failure for an inoperative number plate lamp and perished offside rear tyre. While the immediate faults were rectified, the recurring nature of electrical and mechanical failures suggests the owner only addresses issues once they prevent an MOT certificate. The vehicle's mileage profile is notably low for a ten-year-old car, averaging approximately 4,876 miles per year. The data shows consistent low-usage intervals, with 8,911 miles covered between July 2023 and July 2024, and another 3,275 miles since. This low mileage often implies less wear on the drivetrain and brake components, but it increases the risk of rubber-based parts degrading from age, as evidenced by the perished tyre noted in the latest inspection. A buyer must focus on the structural integrity of the offside front sub-frame, which was flagged for corrosion in July 2023 at 36,575 miles. Although it was not considered seriously weakened at that time, corrosion on structural components is progressive and requires close monitoring to ensure it does not advance. The failure of the nearside suspension arm ball joint for excessive wear also indicates that the suspension geometry may be reaching the end of its functional life despite the low mileage. A physical inspection of all rubber bushings and the sub-frame is essential to confirm no further hidden degradation has occurred.