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2016 Renault Kadjar 1.2L Petrol · EU16 EYP

EU16 EYP

2016 Renault Kadjar (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 2016. Recorded mileage 63,459 miles. MOT expired on 07 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 May 2027.

Make & Model
RENAULT KADJAR
Year / Origin
2016 · Chelmsford
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 07 Oct 2026
Road Tax
Taxed (01 May 2027)
Recorded Mileage
63,459 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.2L
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MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 07 Oct 2026
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01 May 2027
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
2016
Engine
1197cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status having passed its most recent MOT in October 2025 with 63,459 miles. The maintenance trend appears reactive rather than proactive, as evidenced by a failure just one mile prior to that successful test due to an inoperative registration plate lamp and thin rear brake pads. While the issues were immediately rectified to achieve a clean pass, the record suggests the owner only addresses mechanical faults when prompted by testing failures rather than performing scheduled preventative maintenance. The mileage profile is consistent with a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,300 miles per year. Between the October 2023 test at 48,476 miles and the October 2025 test at 63,459 miles, the car covered 14,983 miles. This low annual usage generally reduces wear on the drivetrain and suspension components, though infrequent use can sometimes lead to the degradation of rubber components or seizing of components if the vehicle sits stationary for extended periods between trips. A buyer should specifically inspect the front suspension and tyre alignment, as the September 2024 test flagged both the nearside and offside front tyres as worn to the legal limit and specifically on the edge. This pattern often indicates an alignment issue or worn suspension bushes that cause premature tyre scrubbing. Additionally, given the failure for thin brake pads in 2025, a physical check of the remaining pad thickness and disc condition is necessary to ensure no significant uneven wear or overheating resulting from the previous replacement.
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EU16 EYP Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 09/10/2025
  • 63,459 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)

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EU16 EYP MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 13 Jun 2026, 13:41
MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Renault Kadjar (EU16 EYP) between November 2022 and October 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 09 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.

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EU16 EYP Mileage History

  1. 25/11/202244,669 mi
  2. 06/10/202348,476 mi+3,807 mi
  3. 25/09/202456,226 mi+7,750 mi
  4. 09/10/202563,458 mi+7,232 mi
  5. 09/10/202563,459 mi+1 mi

Average of roughly 6,543 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
53
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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Good MOT pass rate (80%)
1 dangerous defects found recently
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