2015 Renault Captur 0.9L Petrol · BS64 SAS

The 2015 Renault Captur presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass on 8 January 2026 at 43,008 miles with zero defects recorded. That result marks a clear step forward from the January 2023 test, when three tyres were flagged for tread wear and sidewall perishing. The subsequent two annual tests in January 2024 and January 2025 both passed without advisories, suggesting the owner addressed the tyre issues promptly and has maintained the vehicle consistently since. There are no recurring structural, braking, or suspension defects on file, which is a positive indicator of responsible ownership. The mileage profile tells a specific story. Across roughly eleven years the Captur has covered approximately 3,910 miles per year, well below the UK average. The recorded intervals between tests reinforce this: 34,432 miles in January 2023, 37,003 miles in January 2024, 39,283 miles in January 2025, and 43,008 miles in January 2026. That final jump of 3,725 miles in twelve months is the largest single-year increase in the record, yet still modest by normal standards. The low annual distance raises a practical consideration rather than a defect. Vehicles driven infrequently can suffer from deteriorated rubber components, including tyre sidewalls, brake seals, and suspension bushes, simply through age and lack of use. The perished rear tyres flagged in 2023 likely reflect that pattern, and the clean 2026 result suggests they were replaced, but a buyer should verify the age of all four tyres by checking the DOT date codes to confirm they are not the same originals now aged beyond six years. Despite the clean recent record, a pre-purchase inspection should focus on areas the MOT does not fully probe. The offside headlamp aim fault from the failed 2024 test was rectified before the same-day retest, but a buyer should confirm the beam pattern remains stable and that the headlamp levelling system, if fitted, operates correctly. Suspension bushes, coil springs, and shock absorbers deserve close visual inspection given the vehicle's age and low-mileage profile, as corrosion and perishing can develop without triggering an MOT failure. Brake discs, calipers, and flexible hoses should be examined for surface corrosion and uneven wear, conditions common on lightly used cars that sit stationary for extended periods. The exhaust system and underbody should be checked for corrosion, particularly around mounting points and box seams. A short test drive will reveal whether the clutch, gearbox, and engine respond cleanly at low speed, where intermittent use can expose issues that annual mileage alone might not.