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2016 Renault Kadjar 1.5L Diesel · AY16 SZP

AY16 SZP

2016 Renault Kadjar (1.5L, diesel). First registered 31 Mar 2016. Recorded mileage 94,509 miles. MOT valid until 29 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.

Make & Model
RENAULT KADJAR
Year / Origin
2016 · Ipswich
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 29 Mar 2027
Road Tax
Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
Recorded Mileage
94,509 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 1.5L
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MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 29 Mar 2027
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01 Jun 2027
Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2016
Engine
1461cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a trend of reactive rather than proactive upkeep. While it passed its most recent test in March 2026 at 94,509 miles, it failed just one day prior due to multiple suspension and braking defects. The recent repairs to the nearside front anti-roll bar linkage and lower suspension arm ball joint dust covers indicate that the owner only addressed wear-and-tear components once they reached the point of inspection failure. At 94,509 miles over ten years, the Renault Kadjar has covered an average of approximately 9,450 miles per year, which aligns with typical UK usage patterns for its age. The record shows consistent annual testing, with roughly 11,000 miles driven between March 2024 and March 2025, and another 10,230 miles between March 2025 and March 2026. This steady accumulation suggests the vehicle has been used regularly, which accounts for the expected degradation of mechanical components. A buyer must conduct a close physical inspection of the front suspension and braking system. The March 2026 test flagged thin rear brake pads and pitted/scored discs, while the offside front disc was noted as worn in 2025. The light misting of oil on the offside rear shock absorber is an early sign of seal failure that should be monitored for worsening. Furthermore, the history of tyres reaching the legal limit on the edges across 2024 and 2026 suggests the owner delays consumable replacement until safety failures are imminent, which may mask underlying alignment issues or general neglect.
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AY16 SZP Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 25/03/2026
  • 94,509 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)

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AY16 SZP MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 13 Sept 2026, 19:22
MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Renault Kadjar (AY16 SZP) between March 2024 and March 2026.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 25 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 17 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.

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AY16 SZP Mileage History

  1. 07/03/202473,125 mi
  2. 24/03/202584,278 mi+11,153 mi
  3. 24/03/202584,279 mi+1 mi
  4. 24/03/202694,509 mi+10,230 mi
  5. 25/03/202694,509 mi

Average of roughly 10,441 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

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ULEZ Compliant

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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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