2019 Renault Kadjar 1.5L Diesel · CU69 MLO

The defining feature of this Kadjar's recorded MOT history is a clean roadworthiness outcome across every test logged, with the most recent pass on 20 May 2026 being a straightforward first-time entry with no advisories or failures attached. Across three consecutive annual tests from 2024 to 2026 the vehicle has returned to DVSA inspection and presented no flagged defects, indicating that the structure, lighting, tyres, emissions, suspension, and braking systems have all met minimum statutory requirements each time without test-station intervention required. The only historical flags on file are four advisories raised on 19 November 2022, when the front and rear brake discs on both nearside and offside sides were noted as worn, pitted, or scored but not considered seriously weakened under the 1.1.14 (a) (ii) category. The absence of any subsequent re-flagging on those same components suggests either that further disc wear has remained within advisory rather than failure thresholds, or that replacement has occurred between tests, although the MOT record alone cannot confirm which. Overall the trajectory is stable, with no recorded failures, no dangerous defects, and no items that have escalated from advisory to fail over the four-year testing window. The mileage profile of this Kadjar warrants close attention from any prospective buyer. At 30,107 recorded miles across seven years, the annual accumulation is approximately 4,301 miles, which is substantially below the typical usage rate for a family crossover of this age. Such low annual mileage tends to reflect either short-distance commuting, occasional weekend use, or extended periods where the vehicle is stationary, and each of these usage modes carries distinct mechanical consequences. Short journeys predominantly place stress on the cooling system, exhaust condensate, brake disc surface corrosion due to infrequent heavy braking, and 12V battery cycling, while prolonged standing periods can lead to dried rubber seals, moisture ingress into brake hydraulic fluid, and flat-spotting or age-cracking of tyres that have remained fitted for many seasons without rotation. Additionally, the testing record shows no MOT test recorded between late 2022 and mid 2024, a gap of approximately nineteen months, which means that intermediate condition between those dates is not independently verified by DVSA. This does not constitute a failure or defect, but the absence of an annual check during that window means any deterioration occurring between November 2022 and June 2024 has not been independently recorded. Given that the 2022 advisories centred specifically on the brake discs, this is the area where the test-drive should be focused. On a road inspection, listen for any grinding, scoring noise, or roughness as the brakes are applied from moderate speed, and feel for vibration or pulsation through the brake pedal under firm braking, which would indicate disc runout or lipping beyond the pitting previously recorded. Check that the vehicle pulls to one side under steady braking, which could indicate a binding piston or uneven pad transfer, and inspect the discs visually through the wheel spokes for a sharp inner or outer lip, deep scoring, or a blue heat-tinted surface. It is also worth asking for evidence of disc machining or renewal, as pitted and scored discs from 2022 would by now have accumulated a further four years of pad contact and should be physically measured for remaining thickness against the manufacturer minimum. Beyond the brake items, the low-mileage profile of this Kadjar suggests that a careful cold-start observation is warranted. On starting from stone-cold, listen for any timing chain rattle, camshaft phaser noise, or diesel-style clatter if the vehicle is the dCi variant, as these engines are known for timing chain stretch at relatively modest mileages and the symptom is more pronounced when oil pressure is low at first start. Allow the engine to idle for at least thirty seconds before driving, then move off gently and listen for clonks from the front suspension over speed humps and uneven road surfaces, paying particular attention to the lower wishbones, anti-roll bar drop links, and top mounts, all of which are age- rather than mileage-sensitive components. Finally, verify the production date of any fitted tyres, as rubber older than six years from the DOT stamp should be replaced regardless of remaining tread depth, and confirm that the long-running brake disc advisories of 2022 have not been silently masked by replacement with worn or sub-standard components.