2016 Renault Kadjar 1.5L Diesel · BJ66 XSF

The vehicle presents a stable but reactive maintenance profile, with the most recent MOT test on 9 February 2026 at 73,855 miles showing a pass following several minor electrical and fluid issues. The history suggests a pattern of addressing faults only when they trigger a failure, rather than proactive preventative maintenance. While the vehicle has passed its recent tests, the recurring nature of minor defects indicates a tendency to run components until they reach the threshold of non-compliance. The mileage accumulation is consistent with a vehicle of this age, averaging approximately 7,386 miles per year. The records show steady progression from 23,883 miles in February 2020 to 73,855 miles in February 2026. There are no significant gaps in usage that would suggest long periods of inactivity, which helps mitigate concerns regarding seized components or perished seals often found in low-use vehicles. The driver appears to use the car regularly, which is reflected in the gradual increase in mileage across each annual testing cycle. A prospective buyer should pay close attention to the electrical systems and lighting, as registration plate lamps and headlamps have appeared as failure points in 2020, 2022, 2024, and 2026. This recurring issue with bulbs and wiring suggests possible intermittent electrical faults or simply a lack of basic bulb checks by previous owners. The 2024 failure regarding a split suspension arm ball joint dust cover indicates that mechanical components are reaching their wear limits, so a thorough inspection of the front suspension bushes, ball joints, and steering linkages is necessary to ensure no further degradation has occurred. Tyre maintenance also warrants scrutiny. The records from 2020, 2021, 2023, and 2025 all flag issues ranging from tread depth being close to the legal limit to sidewall cracking and perishing. This trend suggests that tyres are often driven until they are nearly illegal or show signs of age-related degradation. An in-person inspection should verify the current condition of all four tyres, checking specifically for uneven wear patterns or structural cracking that might not be immediately obvious.