2020 Renault Kadjar 1.3L Petrol · DP69 EFS

The Renault Kadjar’s most recent MOT, conducted just nine months ago on 1 October 2025 at 21,892 miles, confirms it remains roadworthy but with persistent, low-severity issues that suggest inconsistent maintenance. The testers recorded tyre damage—including a cut on the nearside front and perishing on both rear tyres—alongside worn suspension arm bushes on both front corners, though none were deemed critical enough to fail the vehicle. The absence of major structural defects or advisory notes on critical systems like brakes, exhaust emissions, or steering integrity indicates no immediate safety risks, but the recurring tyre and suspension advisories imply basic upkeep has been neglected. The 2024 and 2023 tests further reveal a pattern: the October 2023 failure for misaligned headlamps (resolved without structural impact) and the sporadic tyre advisories suggest the vehicle has spent periods stationary, accelerating wear rather than accumulating mileage. The recorded mileage of 21,892 miles over five years—an average of just 3,649 miles annually—is unusually low for a vehicle of this age, particularly given the gaps between tests. The largest jump occurred between the 2022 pass (5,021 miles) and the 2023 tests (6,724 miles), a 1,703-mile increase over a year, followed by another 7,508-mile gap before the 2024 test. This erratic pattern, combined with the 2023 failure for obstructed engine access, raises questions about whether the vehicle was stored improperly or driven infrequently, accelerating issues like tyre degradation and suspension wear. The lack of intermediate MOTs or service records during these gaps makes it impossible to confirm whether critical components—such as brake pads, timing belt, or differential fluid—were serviced according to manufacturer intervals. A buyer should prioritise an independent inspection of the tyres, particularly the nearside front (for the recorded cut) and both rear tyres (noted as perishing in two consecutive tests), as these advisories have not been addressed. The worn suspension arm bushes on both front corners, while not yet failing, warrant closer examination for excessive play or accompanying damage to control arms or steering linkages. Given the 2023 failure for obstructed engine access, the oil cap, coolant reservoir, and battery connections should be checked for corrosion or misalignment, as these can indicate prolonged neglect. Finally, the headlamp alignment—though fixed in 2023—should be verified again, as repeated misalignment can strain the steering column or rack-and-pinion over time. No red flags for structural corrosion or drivetrain issues appear in the record, but the tyre and suspension history demands verification.