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2016 Renault Kadjar 1.2L Petrol · AE66 JWM

AE66 JWM

2016 Renault Kadjar (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Dec 2016. Recorded mileage 97,224 km. MOT expired on 26 Aug 2026. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.

Make & Model
RENAULT KADJAR
Year / Origin
2016 · Peterborough
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 26 Aug 2026
Road Tax
Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
Recorded Odometer
97,224 km
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.2L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 26 Aug 2026
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01 Nov 2026
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
2016
Engine
1197cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile based on its recent testing history. The most recent inspection conducted on 26 August 2025 at 97,224 miles resulted in a pass with no recorded defects, indicating the car met all safety and environmental standards. This follows a clean result from August 2024, suggesting that the mechanical and structural integrity has remained consistent over the last twelve months. The mileage accumulation is consistent with a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 9,700 miles per year. Between the August 2024 test at 78,847 miles and the August 2025 test at 97,224 miles, the car covered 18,377 miles. This spike indicates recent heavy usage, which is often beneficial for vehicle seals and components to prevent the corrosion or seizing issues associated with long periods of standing. While the MOT history is largely clean, the single failure in August 2024 for a non-functional offside rear fog lamp was a minor oversight that was immediately rectified before the retest. Given the vehicle is now approaching the 100,000-mile milestone, a physical inspection should focus on high-wear items that the MOT does not test comprehensively. A buyer should verify the condition of the suspension bushes, coil springs, and check the thickness of the brake discs and pads to ensure no thinning or uneven wear.
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AE66 JWM Key Findings

  • 3 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 26/08/2025
  • 97,224 km recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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AE66 JWM MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Jun 2026, 23:00
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Renault Kadjar (AE66 JWM) between August 2024 and August 2025.

The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 26 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

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AE66 JWM Odometer History

  1. 28/08/202478,847 km
  2. 28/08/202478,847 km
  3. 26/08/202597,224 km+18,377 km

Average of roughly 18,498 km per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
53
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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! Average MOT pass rate (67%)
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