2018 Renault Captur 0.9L Petrol · DT18 ACX

The Renault Captur presents a clean roadworthiness status with a stable maintenance trend across its recorded history. The most recent test on 24 July 2025 at 15,129 miles returned a pass with no defects or advisories recorded. Every annual examination from July 2021 through July 2025 achieved a straightforward pass, indicating the vehicle has not exhibited recurring mechanical or structural faults. Mileage accumulation reflects exceptionally light use for an eight-year-old vehicle. The record shows 6,639 miles at the 12 July 2021 test, rising to 8,938 miles on 28 June 2022, 11,141 miles on 20 July 2023, 13,698 miles on 12 July 2024, and 15,129 miles on 24 July 2025. Annual increments average under 2,000 miles, with no abrupt gaps or rapid accumulation. The clean sequence of passes suggests the previous keeper maintained statutory testing punctually, though the low figures imply prolonged standing periods between journeys. Despite the unblemished MOT ledger, a buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of age-related components that low mileage can mask. Standing vehicles often develop perished suspension bushes, surface corrosion on brake discs, and degraded exhaust emissions control through infrequent operation. The tester recorded no advisories on structural integrity, yet the 2018 shell warrants scrutiny for rust at sill and subframe junctions. We recommend verifying brake calipers are not binding and checking coil springs for fracture under static load.