2015 Renault Kadjar 1.5L Diesel · DS65 WCJ

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status following a clean pass in November 2025 at 72,600 miles. However, the maintenance trend shows a significant decline in condition leading up to that result. Just five days prior to the pass, the car failed an inspection at 72,596 miles with multiple mechanical and lighting defects. While the recent pass indicates these issues were rectified, the volume of failures in that session suggests a reactive approach to maintenance rather than preventative care. The mileage pattern is consistent with an eleven-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,600 miles per annum. Data shows steady growth between 47,002 miles in late 2022 and 59,224 miles in late 2024. The jump of 13,376 miles recorded between the 2024 and 2025 tests indicates a recent period of higher usage. This relatively low annual mileage often leads to the degradation of rubber-based components, which aligns with the failures seen in the November 2025 record. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the suspension system to ensure the repairs made after the 2025 failure were comprehensive. The record specifically flagged excessively worn front suspension arm bushes, worn rear shock absorber bushes, and a fractured offside rear coil spring. You should also verify the integrity of the new offside steering rack gaiter, which was previously noted as missing or compromised by dirt ingress. Given the failure of both dipped beam headlamps, confirm the electrical output and bulb seating are functioning correctly to ensure no underlying intermittent wiring faults are returning.