2021 Renault Captur S Edition TCE 1.0L Petrol · DY07 ANE

Based on the official DVSA MOT records, the Renault Captur presents a stable and currently sound roadworthiness status. The most recent test, conducted on 27 April 2026 at 26,769 miles, passed with zero defects recorded, indicating no immediate mechanical or structural concerns. The maintenance trend is clearly improving, as the vehicle has moved from recurring advisories to a fully clean bill of health. The mileage pattern suggests exceptionally light use for a five-year-old vehicle. Between the June 2025 test at 23,710 miles and the April 2026 test at 26,769 miles, the car covered just 3,059 miles over approximately ten months. Annual accumulation sits at roughly 5,354 miles, well below the UK average. Such low mileage can mean reduced wear on consumables, but it also raises the possibility of prolonged standing, which can cause flat-spotting on tyres, brake disc surface corrosion, and dried-out rubber seals. The MOT record itself is clean and consistent, with no gaps or missing annual tests. The recurring theme across the 2024 and 2025 tests was premature wear on both front tyres, specifically wearing on the edges down to 2mm. In June 2024 at 18,785 miles, both nearside and offside front tyres were flagged as worn close to the legal limit. The same advisory repeated in June 2025 at 23,710 miles, confirming a persistent issue rather than a one-off. Edge wear on front tyres typically points to misaligned tracking, worn suspension bushes, or incorrect camber settings. The fact that this defect disappeared by April 2026 suggests either the tyres were replaced and the alignment corrected, or the low mileage simply slowed further degradation. A buyer inspecting this vehicle in person should focus on the front suspension geometry and tyre condition. Check the inner and outer edges of all four tyres for uneven wear patterns, and inspect the front suspension bushes, track rod ends, and coil springs for play or deterioration. Examine the brake discs and pads for surface corrosion, which is common on vehicles that stand for extended periods. The clean April 2026 result is reassuring, but a road test under braking and over uneven surfaces will reveal any residual binding calipers or worn dampers that a static MOT inspection might not fully expose.