2022 Renault Captur SE Edition E-Tech HEV A 1.6L Hybrid electric (clean) · DU72 YFZ

The 2022 Renault Captur SE Edition E-TECH HEV A carries a single active advisory from its most recent MOT on 2026-06-30, noting nearside front tyres worn close to legal limits with inner edge damage at index 5.2.3 on both front tyres. Two preceding tests, including one on 2025-07-10, showed no recorded defects, indicating a generally stable vehicle history. The latest passing result confirms the car remains roadworthy overall, but the persistent tyre warning represents the principal mechanical consideration for a prospective buyer. With 24,731 recorded miles on a vehicle aged approximately four years, the annual accumulation averages around 6,183 miles, which falls within the expected range for a passenger crossover of this age class. The interval between the 2025-07-10 clean test and the 2026-06-30 test covers less than six months, meaning the tyre deterioration likely developed gradually rather than through sudden accelerated wear. No abrupt jumps in mileage or repeated failures appear in the history, so the usage pattern does not suggest extreme stress or abnormal consumption of consumables such as fluids or internal components. The inner-edge wear indicated by the 5.2.3 advisory on both front tyres points toward either progressive lateral wear or weight transfer issues that concentrate contact patches on the outer edges. During a test drive, pay close attention to how the vehicle handles cornering and braking—any tendency for the front left corner to pull excessively or a vague scraping sensation when hitting potholes could indicate that the tyre imbalance is compounding with the documented wear. Checking for cracked sidewalls, tread separation, or glazing on the affected edges will help confirm whether the problem stems solely from tyre volume reduction or from underlying alignment or suspension geometry concerns. Given that the rest of the MOT history shows clean results, the powertrain and drivetrain have not exhibited critical failures, but the tyre situation warrants immediate action before committing to ownership. A professional alignment and tyre replacement are essential to restore even contact patch distribution and eliminate the advisory. Once corrected, the vehicle should meet standard roadworthiness criteria, though the buyer should monitor the front tyres regularly due to their continued proximity to legal limits. The overall picture is one of moderate reliability with a focused remediation requirement centred on the front tyres.