2015 Renault Kadjar 1.5L Diesel · GD65 RLY

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a reactive rather than proactive approach to repairs. While it passed the November 2025 test at 78,564 miles, the immediate failure just one mile prior highlights significant neglect of basic consumable items. The tester flagged critical safety issues including worn front and rear brake pads, a structural tyre bulge, and low brake fluid levels. This pattern suggests the previous owner only addressed faults when forced by an MOT failure rather than performing scheduled preventative maintenance. At 78,564 miles over eleven years, the Kadjar has averaged approximately 7,142 miles per year, which aligns with typical UK usage patterns for a family vehicle. The data shows consistent usage intervals, with roughly 10,000 miles driven between November 2023 and December 2024, and another 8,000 miles covered in the following year. This steady mileage accumulation does not suggest excessive wear, but the gap between the 2024 MIL light failure and resolution indicates a potential engine management fault that was ignored prior to the inspection. A buyer must inspect the braking system thoroughly, as the low fluid level noted in 2025 could indicate a leak from calipers or wheel cylinders. The brake discs should be checked to ensure no excessive scoring occurred while the pads were worn down to the 1.5mm limit. Furthermore, the edge wear on the nearside front tyre suggests an alignment issue or worn suspension bushes that require professional attention. Given the previously inoperative MIL light recorded in 2024, a diagnostic scan is necessary to ensure no hidden fault codes remain in the engine management system.