2016 Renault Captur 0.9L Petrol · BK16 NPC

The Renault Captur presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 3 July 2025 at 36,220 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the prior pass on 25 June 2024 at 28,616 miles also showed a clean sheet. The only blemish is a fail on 19 June 2024 at the same 28,616 miles, yet the record lists no defects, indicating the failure likely stemmed from an administrative or presentation issue rather than a mechanical fault, with the car promptly retested and cleared six days later. Mileage remains low for a 2016 vehicle. The record shows 21,272 miles at the 2 July 2022 test, rising to 24,466 by 7 July 2023, then 28,616 by June 2024, and 36,220 by July 2025. That equates to roughly 3,600 miles per year, confirming light use across its life. The sparse history of just five tests over three years, all with no advisories, suggests the car sat unused for stretches and received minimal but sufficient annual attention. A buyer should still inspect the vehicle in person despite the clean record. Low mileage and long standing periods can mask perished suspension bushes, flat-spotted tyres, or corroding brake discs and calipers that a short MOT test may not expose. The 2024 fail with no listed defect warrants checking the tester's original reasons, as DVSA systems occasionally omit advisory detail. Given the absence of flagged structural integrity issues, exhaust emissions failures, or recurring wear items, the mechanical outlook is sound. Focus a pre-purchase check on underbody corrosion, suspension articulation, and brake binding after the car has been driven from cold.