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2016 Renault Kadjar 1.5L Diesel · EJ16 ABF

EJ16 ABF

2016 Renault Kadjar (1.5L, diesel). First registered 27 May 2016. Recorded mileage 53,604 miles. MOT valid until 25 May 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.

Make & Model
RENAULT KADJAR
Year / Origin
2016 · Chelmsford
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 25 May 2027
Road Tax
Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
Recorded Mileage
53,604 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 1.5L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 25 May 2027
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01 Jun 2027
Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2016
Engine
1461cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The vehicle presents a high standard of roadworthiness, maintaining a consistent record of clean passes over the last five years. The most recent inspection on 28 April 2025 at 49,619 miles resulted in a pass with zero defects or advisories. This stable trend suggests that the previous owners maintained the Kadjar to a standard that prevented mechanical or structural components from reaching a point of failure between annual tests. The mileage profile is notably low for a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,000 miles per year. Between the 2021 test at 28,211 miles and the 2025 test at 49,619 miles, the car covered 21,408 miles, indicating consistent but light-intensity usage. While low mileage generally reduces wear on the drivetrain and engine components, the infrequent nature of the trips can sometimes lead to the age-related degradation of rubber components or brake hardware if the vehicle sits stationary for extended periods. Because the MOT history shows no recurring faults, a physical inspection should focus on components susceptible to low-mileage neglect. A buyer should check for cracking or sidewalling on suspension bushes and wiper blades, which can perish from age rather than distance. The braking system is worth examining for surface rust on discs or seized calipers, as low-frequency use can prevent the hardware from cleaning itself effectively. The absence of structural advisories in the record suggests the chassis remains free from significant corrosion for now.
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EJ16 ABF Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 27/04/2026
  • 53,604 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring windscreen items (2 mentions)

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EJ16 ABF MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 8 Oct 2026, 13:40
MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Renault Kadjar (EJ16 ABF) between May 2022 and April 2026.

The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.

No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY

EJ16 ABF Mileage History

  1. 10/05/202234,241 mi
  2. 27/04/202339,321 mi+5,080 mi
  3. 29/04/202444,822 mi+5,501 mi
  4. 28/04/202549,619 mi+4,797 mi
  5. 27/04/202653,604 mi+3,985 mi

Average of roughly 4,885 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
93
/ 100 · Excellent
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent

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