2018 Renault Captur 1.5L Diesel · EY18 DSZ
2018 Renault Captur (1.5L, diesel). First registered 16 Apr 2018. Recorded mileage 70,366 miles. MOT valid until 29 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- RENAULT CAPTUR
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 70,366 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EY18 DSZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/10/2026
- 70,366 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EY18 DSZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Renault Captur (EY18 DSZ) between April 2024 and October 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 October 2026 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 (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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: “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
EY18 DSZ Mileage History
- 02/04/202440,921 mi
- 27/03/202553,296 mi+12,375 mi
- 31/10/202559,072 mi+5,776 mi
- 27/10/202670,363 mi+11,291 mi
- 29/10/202670,366 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 11,437 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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