2019 Renault Kadjar 1.3L Petrol · DV69 ODE

The Renault Kadjar presents a generally sound mechanical picture as of its most recent MOT on 12 July 2025, when it passed at 43,920 miles. The maintenance trend is broadly stable, though not entirely without concern. The sole advisory on that latest test was a slightly damaged or perishing offside rear tyre, a minor consumable issue rather than a structural or mechanical defect. Looking back over the full record, the vehicle has passed every test since 2022, but the pattern of advisories and failures reveals a car that has required periodic attention to brakes and tyres rather than one that has been entirely trouble-free. The overall trajectory suggests a resolving trend, with no recurring major mechanical failures in recent years. The mileage accumulation is consistent and unremarkable for a vehicle of this age. From the first recorded test at 34,886 miles on 9 August 2022 to the latest at 43,920 miles on 12 July 2025, the car covered approximately 9,034 miles over nearly three years, averaging roughly 3,011 miles annually during that window. Across its full seven-year lifespan, the total of 43,920 miles equates to about 6,274 miles per year, which sits comfortably within typical UK usage. There are no alarming gaps or sudden spikes in the odometer record that would suggest long periods of disuse or unusually heavy recent use. The MOT history is complete with no missing annual tests, giving a reliable and continuous picture of the vehicle's condition over time. The 2022 failure is the most significant entry in the record and warrants attention from any prospective buyer. On 9 August 2022 at 34,886 miles, the car failed on nearside front brake pads below the 1.5 mm minimum, rear brake pads wearing thin, and a front brake disc worn beyond acceptable limits. That same day, a retest passed, indicating the previous owner addressed the braking system promptly. Brake components are consumable items and wear is expected, but a failure on all four corners simultaneously suggests the car may have been driven hard or that brake maintenance had been deferred. A buyer should have the front and rear braking system inspected in person, checking pad thickness, disc condition, and caliper operation, particularly for any signs of binding or uneven wear that could indicate a sticking caliper slide pin or seized handbrake mechanism on the rear. The recurring tyre advisories in 2023 and 2025 point to a pattern worth monitoring. The 2023 test flagged a nail in the nearside rear tyre and an inoperative offside registration plate lamp, both minor but indicative of basic upkeep being addressed only when a test demanded it. The 2025 advisory for a perishing offside rear tyre suggests the spare or rear tyres may be aging unevenly, possibly due to infrequent tyre rotation or prolonged standing. A buyer should inspect all four sidewalls for cracking or perishing, check the date codes on each tyre, and verify the spare's condition. Beyond tyres and brakes, the absence of any suspension, steering, or structural corrosion advisories across five consecutive tests is a positive indicator of the car's underlying integrity.