2015 Renault Kangoo 1.5L Diesel · EO15 JSX

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a concerning trend of deferred consumable repairs. While it passed its latest test in March 2026 at 113,201 miles, it had failed just one day prior due to a structural failure in the offside rear tyre. The recurring presence of deteriorated registration plates, defective headlamp lenses, and perishing rubber across the last three years suggests a pattern where the owner only addresses faults at the minimum level required to pass the MOT, rather than performing proactive preventative maintenance. The mileage progression is consistent with an eleven-year-old commercial vehicle, averaging approximately 10,300 miles per year. Between March 2023 and March 2024, the vehicle covered 3,289 miles, showing a steady but moderate usage pattern. However, the 2025 test at 110,855 miles highlighted a minor oil leak and distorted front road wheels, which indicate the vehicle may have encountered significant impacts or suffered from lateral stress. The accumulation of mileage remains predictable, but the quality of care appears evidenced by these mechanical failures. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front end suspension components, as the repeated distorted road wheels recorded in 2024 and 2025 suggest potential damage to control arms or steering geometry. The persistent cracking and perishing of tyres across multiple tests indicate that the vehicle likely sits for long periods or uses aged rubber, leading to structural degradation regardless of tread depth. Additionally, the minor oil leak noted in 2025 requires close monitoring to ensure it remains a slow weeping rather than an escalating seal failure that could lead to expensive engine repairs.