2016 Renault Kadjar 1.5L Diesel · CU16 CWL

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a worsening condition regarding suspension components. While it passed its most recent March 2026 test at 55,053 miles, this followed a failure just two days prior due to significant mechanical wear. The presence of an excessively worn offside front lower suspension arm ball joint and multiple damaged track rod end dust covers indicates that the front suspension assembly is reaching the end of its service life and requires proactive attention to prevent future failures. At ten years old with a recorded mileage of 55,053 miles, the Kadjar averages a low approximately 5,500 miles per year. This low usage typically suggests shorter urban trips, yet the data reveals a sudden spike in activity. Between March 2024 at 42,026 miles and March 2025 at 51,890 miles, the vehicle covered nearly 10,000 miles in a single year. This period coincided with a failure for tyre tread depth, suggesting that basic consumable maintenance may have been neglected despite the low annual distance driven. A buyer must conduct a close inspection of the front sub-frame to assess the extent of the corrosion noted in both 2025 and 2026. Although the tester currently classifies it as not seriously weakened, structural rust on a low-mileage vehicle can accelerate if untreated. The inspection should also verify the condition of the steering ball joints and track rod ends, as the recurring reports of deteriorated boots suggest widespread rubber degradation. Furthermore, the tyre alignment should be checked, as previous failures for inner edge wear indicate potential alignment issues or worn suspension geometry.