2017 Renault Kadjar 1.2L Petrol · EO67 ENL

The 2017 Renault Kadjar holds a valid MOT passed on 15 June 2026 at 78,621 miles, only two days before today’s date. The overall maintenance trend is broadly stable but not immaculate. The most recent test flagged a front oil leak and an inoperative nearside registration plate lamp, both recorded as minor advisories rather than failures. These are not serious structural or safety-critical defects, yet they point to a vehicle that has not been cosmetically or mechanically fettled immediately before sale. The pattern across the record shows repeated, relatively minor wear and tear items rather than sudden, catastrophic failures, suggesting the car has been kept running but not always attended to in a meticulous or preventative fashion. The mileage progression is consistent with light-to-moderate use for a nine-year-old vehicle. From 44,508 miles in October 2022 to 57,249 miles in November 2023, the car covered roughly 12,700 miles in thirteen months. That rose to 70,735 miles by June 2025, an increase of about 13,500 miles in nineteen months. The most recent year, from 70,735 miles in June 2025 to 78,621 miles in June 2026, shows around 7,886 miles, a slight easing in use. There are no obvious gaps or implausible jumps in the record, and the overall annualised figure sits close to the typical range for this age. No single period suggests either extreme neglect or abnormally high wear, but the car has not been standing idle for long stretches either. Buyers should focus their inspection on the front end and braking system, where the record shows recurring issues. The November 2023 failure at 57,249 miles identified front brake pads below 1.5 mm, front brake discs lipped, low brake fluid, and a brake pedal with worn rubber. Although the car passed in 2025 and 2026 without similar brake failures, the earlier combination of low fluid, worn discs, and degraded pedal rubber suggests the braking system has seen harder use or delayed attention. A test drive should assess pedal feel, any sponginess or travel, and whether there is judder or pulling under braking. Inspection of disc thickness and pad condition is prudent, especially around the front axle. Suspension and steering components also warrant close examination. Play in the nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has been noted in three consecutive tests from October 2022 through November 2023, and the offside front lower ball joint boot was recorded as deteriorated in the same period. These items were not flagged in the 2025 or 2026 tests, which could indicate repair or simply that wear has not yet reached advisory thresholds. A physical check for play in the anti-roll bar links, condition of ball joint boots, and any knocking over bumps is advisable. The front oil leak noted in June 2026 should be traced to its source, whether that is a cam cover gasket, oil filter housing, or crank seal, as even minor leaks can worsen and contaminate other components such as drive belts or clutch components if left unresolved.