2018 Renault Kadjar 1.2L Petrol · FD18 OFU

A clean and largely unblemished MOT history defines this 2018 Renault Kadjar, with the most recent test on 15 May 2026 returning a pass with no defects recorded and only a single advisory noted across the six examinations on file. From the first recorded test in May 2021 through to the 2026 assessment, the vehicle has consistently achieved pass status, and aside from the front brake advisory issued in May 2025, no other wear items, corrosion concerns, fluid leaks, or component defects have been flagged by DVSA testers. This represents a stable trajectory rather than a deteriorating one, with the intervening tests in 2022, 2023, and 2024 all returning clean sheets. The lone advisory relating to the front brake discs and pads at the 2025 test is the only mechanical concern that has surfaced, and it was not repeated or escalated at the subsequent examination, suggesting either component replacement or that wear remained within acceptable limits at the time of the 2026 test. With an odometer reading of 45,897 miles recorded over an eight-year period, the Kadjar has averaged roughly 5,700 miles per year, which sits well below the typical annual mileage for a vehicle of this age and class. This lower-than-average usage figure can have mixed mechanical implications; while reduced mileage generally limits wear on major drivetrain components, prolonged standing periods can accelerate deterioration of rubber items such as suspension bushes, drive belts, and tyre sidewalls, and can allow brake discs to develop surface corrosion. Notably, the testing record shows consistent annual examinations with no significant gaps in MOT coverage, indicating the vehicle has remained in active use throughout its life rather than being laid up for extended periods, which somewhat reduces the concerns typically associated with very low-mileage examples. Given the advisory on the front brake discs and pads from the 2025 test, particular attention should be paid to the braking system during any inspection. On a test drive, listen for any grinding, squealing, or pulsating through the brake pedal, as pitted or scored discs can produce a judder under heavy braking and may also generate uneven pad wear. The pedal should feel firm and progressive, with the vehicle stopping in a straight line without pulling to either side, as binding calipers or uneven disc wear can manifest as steering pull under braking. Given that the advisory specifically noted wear on both front discs, it is worth confirming the current thickness of the discs against the manufacturer minimum specification and inspecting the pads for remaining material, as components that were approaching the advisory threshold twelve months ago may now require replacement. Beyond the braking system, the suspension and underbody should be examined carefully, particularly as this Kadjar approaches nine years of age where corrosion-related advisories become more common on Renault products of this era. On the test drive, listen for clonks or knocks over uneven surfaces, which could indicate worn anti-roll bar bushes, drop links, or strut top mount deterioration, and pay attention to any vagueness in the steering or uneven tyre wear that might suggest worn wishbone or track rod end linkages. Visually inspect the subframe mounting points, brake lines, and fuel lines for any surface corrosion, and examine the exhaust system for signs of rust or blowing joints, none of which have yet appeared on the MOT record but are common failure points on higher-mileage examples. Finally, check the tyres for cracking or uneven wear patterns consistent with the lower annual mileage, and verify that all fluid levels and service items appear current, as the clean MOT record provides no direct evidence of routine maintenance intervals having been observed between tests.