2019 Renault Kadjar 1.3L Petrol · DU69 MFA

The vehicle passed its most recent MOT on 2025-09-22 at 38,634 miles, and the maintenance trend appears broadly stable despite recurring advisories and minor defects. The tester flagged front brake discs worn but not excessively, and a rear tyre showing signs of cracking—issues that have appeared in each of the last three tests, suggesting ongoing wear rather than sudden failure. No major structural, safety-critical, or emissions-related failures have occurred, and the car has passed every test since 2022, indicating the vehicle remains roadworthy as long as the advisories are addressed promptly. Mileage accumulation has been consistently low and steady: 20,322 miles in 2022, 26,740 in 2023 (a +6,418 increase), 31,943 in 2024 (+5,203), and no change by September 2025, where the recorded mileage remains 38,634. This suggests the car may have been stationary for part of the last year, or the mileage reading was not updated—though the consistency across three consecutive annual tests gives confidence in the recorded figures. At roughly 5,500 miles per year, usage is light for a 7-year-old vehicle, which generally reduces wear on mechanical components but can accelerate rubber and elastomer degradation if the car sits idle for extended periods. A buyer should pay close attention to the rear suspension bushes and shock absorbers, as light oil misting appeared in 2024 and evolved into early leakage by 2023, with rear discs and pads showing progressive wear over the same period. The repeated advisories on rear tyres—cracking and perishing—indicate either poor alignment, underinflation, or simply age-related rubber breakdown, so inspect the tyres for structural integrity, not just tread depth. Front brake discs are worn but within acceptable limits; verify thickness and surface condition, and ensure pads are not overly thin. Given the low mileage, check for dry-rot in suspension mounts, brake hoses, and steering linkage, as these components degrade over time regardless of use. A full underbody inspection for corrosion—especially around wheel arches and suspension mounts—is prudent, though none has been flagged in the MOT record to date.