2019 Renault Captur 1.3L Petrol · AP19 FNZ

The vehicle currently fails the roadworthiness test, as evidenced by the two consecutive MOT failures recorded in February 2026. This indicates a lack of recent maintenance and a failure to address the identified defects, which includes a cracked or perishing outer sidewall on the offside rear tyre and insufficient washer liquid on the windscreen. The tester flagged the child seat as not allowing full inspection of the adult belt, suggesting that basic upkeep was skipped. The overall maintenance history shows a pattern of intermittent testing, with the most recent test at 71,771 miles on 2026-02-02, indicating that the vehicle has been used for approximately seven years and likely requires immediate attention to the structural integrity of the rear suspension and tyre wear. The mileage accumulation is inconsistent with typical usage patterns for a 2019 model. At 71,771 miles, the vehicle is approximately ten thousand miles per year, which is within the expected range for its age but highlights significant gaps in recorded mileage compared to the earlier MOTs. The absence of a gap between the 2026-02-02 test and the 2025-01-31 test suggests that the vehicle may have been driven for a substantial period without a MOT, or that the mileage is not reflecting actual driving frequency. The lack of a gap between the 2024-02-02 and 2023-02-03 tests implies a lack of regular monitoring, which could indicate that the vehicle has been driven for several years without any scheduled MOTs. Given the recurrent faults of cracked or perishing tyres and structural issues on the rear child seat, the vehicle should be inspected for suspension bushings, coil springs, and binding calipers. The presence of pitted brake discs and scored brake discs on both nearside and offside front brakes suggests that the braking system may be compromised, potentially leading to a loss of control. The tester also flagged corrosion on the exhaust, which is a serious structural risk that must be addressed before the vehicle can be taken for a final roadworthiness test.