2016 Renault Kadjar 1.5L Diesel · DX16 PVJ

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a worsening trend in reactive rather than proactive repairs. While it passed its most recent test in February 2026 at 53,779 miles, this followed a significant failure just five weeks prior. The transition from a clean record in 2023 to multiple critical failures in 2026 suggests that components are only being addressed once they reach the point of legal non-compliance. At 53,779 miles, this ten-year-old Kadjar has covered low mileage, averaging approximately 5,400 miles per year. This low usage typically implies less wear on the drivetrain, but the record indicates that age-related degradation is taking precedence. Between January 2024 and January 2026, the vehicle covered only 6,246 miles, yet this period saw a surge in defects related to rubber components and brake hardware. The pattern suggests the car may have sat for extended periods, leading to perished tyres and seized dust boots rather than mileage-driven wear. A buyer must inspect the front suspension assembly thoroughly, as the tester has repeatedly flagged deteriorating track rod end dust covers and suspension arm ball joint boots. The progression from "damaged" to "no longer preventing ingress of dirt" between January and February 2026 indicates that the rubber seals are failing and will soon lead to premature joint play. Furthermore, the 2026 failure noted corrosion on the rear sub-frame, while not yet seriously weakened, requires a close physical inspection to ensure the structural integrity is not rapidly deteriorating due to salt exposure or environmental factors. The braking system also requires attention. The rear brake pads were flagged as wearing thin in 2025 and reached a failure state of under 1.5mm in January 2026. Although these were likely replaced before the February pass, the buyer should check the rear discs for uneven wear or surface pitting caused by the vehicle sitting between tests. The recurring mentions of perished and cracking tyres in 2024 and 2026 further confirm that the rubber components are reaching the end of their life regardless of tread depth.