2019 Renault Kadjar 1.3L Petrol · DP19 VSE

The 2019 Renault Kadjar presents an exceptionally clean MOT record heading into 2026, with the most recent test conducted on 17 March 2026 at 37,789 miles returning a completely defect-free pass. The maintenance trend is demonstrably stable and now improving. Earlier advisories concerning rear brake pad wear and uneven rear tyre wear flagged in the May 2023 test at 18,836 miles have not recurred in subsequent tests, indicating those consumable items were replaced and correctly addressed by the previous keeper. The 2025 and 2026 certificates show zero advisories, which is a strong positive signal for overall mechanical health. Mileage accumulation tells a story of genuinely light use. The vehicle has covered approximately 22,464 miles across the four-year window from May 2022 at 15,325 miles to March 2026 at 37,789 miles, averaging roughly 5,600 miles per year. This is well below the UK average of around 7,500 to 8,000 miles annually. The gap between the May 2024 test at 25,284 miles and the May 2025 test at 33,077 miles shows a notable acceleration to approximately 7,793 miles in that single year, suggesting a change in ownership or usage pattern. Prior to that, annual mileage was considerably lower, hovering around 6,500 miles per year between 2022 and 2024. Despite the clean recent history, a prospective buyer should still conduct a thorough in-person inspection focused on areas the MOT surface tests cannot fully assess. The 2023 advisory for rear brake pad wear and both rear tyres wearing on their edges suggests the rear braking system and rear suspension geometry deserve close attention. Check the rear brake discs for scoring or lipping and inspect the rear suspension bushes and tracking alignment, as uneven tyre wear on the inner or outer edges often points to worn trailing arm bushes or incorrect toe settings. The 2022 advisory for a nail in the offside front tyre is minor but worth noting when inspecting the tyre for any previous repair quality. Given the low mileage and clean recent record, the primary risk is not heavy use but rather deterioration from age and standing. Inspect all rubber components including suspension bushes, gaiters, and tyre sidewalls for perishing, as a vehicle covering under 6,000 miles per year can sit for extended periods, accelerating rubber degradation. Check the underside for surface corrosion on subframes, brake lines, and exhaust mounting points, particularly if the vehicle has been stored outdoors. The clean MOT record is encouraging, but age-related deterioration on a low-mileage car requires a different inspection lens than one applied to a high-mileage example.