2017 Renault Kadjar 1.2L Petrol · BT17 DYA

The 2017 Renault Kadjar presents a generally sound mechanical picture, though the most recent MOT on 7 January 2026 at 46,067 miles reveals a cluster of minor advisories that suggest routine consumable wear is now accumulating. The maintenance trend is stable rather than deteriorating, but the shift from a clean pass in January 2025 to five advisories in January 2026 indicates the vehicle has entered a phase where age-related rubber and friction components are approaching service limits. None of the flagged items are serious structural or safety-critical failures, yet the pattern warrants closer inspection. The mileage profile is notably low for a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging roughly 5,119 miles per year. The record shows a steady climb from 15,805 miles in April 2022 to 36,136 miles in January 2025, then a sharper jump of nearly 10,000 miles in the following twelve months to reach 46,067 miles in January 2026. That recent acceleration could reflect a change in ownership or usage pattern, and it may explain the sudden appearance of multiple wear-related advisories after several years of clean tests. The January 2026 advisories centre on three areas: tyre condition, front brake pad wear, and a slight play in the nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint. The offside front tyre worn on the edge and the perishing rear tyres point to prolonged standing or underinflation rather than aggressive driving. A buyer should inspect all four sidewalls for deeper cracking and verify the date codes, as perished rubber can fail suddenly regardless of remaining tread depth. The front brake pads flagged as wearing thin should be measured against minimum thickness specifications, and the discs should be checked for lipping or uneven wear consistent with a binding caliper. The slight play in the nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint is a common wear item on front-wheel-drive platforms and is not alarming in isolation, but it should be assessed alongside the condition of the drop links and suspension bushes for any corresponding deterioration. Given the low annual mileage, a thorough underbody inspection for corrosion, particularly around subframes and suspension mounting points, is advisable, as vehicles that stand for extended periods can develop surface rust that compromises structural integrity over time.