2017 Renault Kadjar 1.5L Diesel · CU17 OMR

The Renault Kadjar passed its February 2026 MOT at 94,721 miles, but the test certificate listed five advisories: an inoperative offside rear registration plate lamp and offside front fog light, light oil misting on both front shock absorbers, slight play in the nearside front lower anti-roll bar linkage ball joint, and an offside rear tyre worn close to the legal limit. This indicates a worsening maintenance trend, as the history shows recurring brake pad and disc wear since 2024, persistent rear tyre degradation, and now emerging suspension concerns that suggest accelerating component fatigue across critical systems. Mileage accumulation is broadly typical for a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 10,500 miles annually. The recorded history includes a 13-month gap between the July 2023 and August 2024 tests, which is within normal MOT renewal cycles, though the August 2024 test required an immediate retest after addressing a failure. Recent usage since early 2024 shows slightly higher annualised mileage, but nothing to suggest abnormal loading that would alone explain the progressive wear patterns observed in the brakes, tyres, and suspension. A buyer must physically inspect the rear tyres, particularly the nearside, for edge wear and remaining tread depth; measure the thickness of all four brake pads and examine both front and rear discs for scoring or excessive wear; check both front shock absorbers for active oil leakage; and rigorously test the nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint for clunking or excessive play. The recurring registration plate lamp failure points to either a poor-quality repair or deteriorating electrical connections that require verification. While structurally sound, this history reveals deferred maintenance that will soon necessitate significant expenditure on brakes, tyres, and suspension components to maintain roadworthiness.