2017 Renault Kadjar 1.6L Diesel · AF67 YTH

A pattern of completely clean MOT results across every recorded test defines this Renault Kadjar's roadworthiness profile. Five successive passes from December 2021 through November 2025, with not a single advisory, advisory-level defect, or failure noted against the vehicle, indicates that the braking system, suspension components, exhaust, tyres, lights, and structural underbody areas have all remained within prescribed tolerances throughout the testing cycle. The most recent examination on 29 November 2025 confirmed a continued pass with no defects recorded, reinforcing what is essentially a flawless official record for a vehicle now in its ninth year. From a mechanical standpoint, the absence of even minor advisories is unusual for a car of this age and suggests either genuinely well-preserved components or limited exposure to the conditions that typically generate wear-related items such as corroded brake lines, worn suspension bushes, or exhaust deterioration. The recorded mileage of 44,165 miles against a nine-year age equates to an annual accumulation of roughly 4,900 miles, which sits well below the typical 7,000 to 9,000 mile average for a privately used family crossover of this type. This lower-than-average usage pattern carries its own mechanical considerations. Components that depend on regular thermal cycling and movement, such as brake discs, callipers, and the rear brake mechanisms which may not apply themselves during light use, can suffer from surface corrosion or binding when the vehicle is predominantly used for short trips. Tyres, despite low overall mileage, may exhibit sidewall cracking or perishing from age rather than tread wear, particularly on a 2017-manufactured vehicle now approaching a decade old. The fact that no advisories were raised on the most recent test suggests these areas were inspected and found satisfactory, but the usage profile still warrants deliberate physical examination. For a prospective buyer conducting a physical inspection and test drive, attention should focus on the items most likely to betray low-mileage use rather than wear. On the test drive, listen for any binding or scraping sounds from the front or rear brakes during the first few applications, as seized slider pins or lightly loaded calliper pistons can cause uneven pad wear and pulling under braking. Apply the footbrake firmly at around 30 mph to check for pedal judder, which can indicate disc warp from age-related corrosion rather than heat cycling. Inspect all four tyres closely for cracking in the sidewalls and between the tread blocks, and confirm that the manufacturing date stamps are not approaching a decade old, as rubber compound degradation can compromise grip regardless of remaining tread depth. Listen over uneven road surfaces for any clonks or knocking from the front suspension, particularly from the lower wishbone bushes and anti-roll bar drop links, which are known wear items on the Kadjar regardless of mileage. Additional checks should include a thorough visual examination of the underside for any corrosion beginning to form on subframe mounting points, brake pipe runs along the chassis, and the exhaust system, particularly at the mounting brackets and joints where age-related deterioration can initiate despite the clean MOT record. With the engine idling from cold, observe the exhaust for excessive smoke and listen for any timing chain rattle on initial startup, which can indicate stretched chain guides. Check the oil filler cap for milky residue and the underside of the oil filler cap area for any signs of past emulsification, as gasket deterioration is a recognised concern on this model. The clean official history should provide confidence, but the age of the vehicle combined with relatively low annual mileage means that age-related degradation of rubber, plastic, and corrosion-prone components remains the primary area requiring hands-on scrutiny rather than any historical defect pattern.