2018 Renault Kadjar 1.2L Petrol · GS02 MJS

A consistent run of pass certificates without recorded defects across the last five annual tests, culminating in a clean result on 16 March 2026, establishes a stable roadworthiness profile for this 2018 Renault Kadjar over the recent record. The only blemish anywhere in the DVSA history is a single advisory pair issued at the 2021 test, both relating to front tyres worn close to the legal limit and on the edge. There have been no recorded failures, no advisories on suspension components, brake systems, exhaust integrity, corrosion of structural items, lighting, or any other category, which is a notably sparse advisory footprint for a vehicle approaching eight years of age. This does not confirm mechanical condition beyond what the testing station inspected on those dates, but the absence of recurring flags over five consecutive examinations is a meaningful indicator that wear-related items have not been a chronic issue within the scope of the MOT. Usage data shows 53,611 miles accumulated over roughly eight years, equating to an annual average of around 6,701 miles, which sits broadly within typical expectations for a family crossover of this age. The mileage progression between tests is steady rather than abrupt, with no recorded gaps in testing and no multi-year periods off the road that would raise concerns about dormant component degradation such as seized brakes, perished hoses, or flat-spotted tyres. There is no evidence of unusually high accumulation that would suggest motorway-intensive use and consequent accelerated wear on clutch, brakes, or drivetrain, nor is there evidence of prolonged standing. Mechanically, this pattern points to a vehicle that has been exercised regularly enough to keep consumables cycling through their working range, with moderate rather than extreme demands placed on friction materials and suspension components. Given that the only advisories ever raised concerned front tyre wear on both sides, a prospective buyer should pay particular attention to the condition and fitment of the front pair on inspection. Check the tread depth across the full width of each front tyre and look for uneven shoulder wear, feathering along the ribs, or one-sided inner or outer edge wear, as any of these would point to misalignment, worn suspension bushes, or top mount deterioration. During a test drive, listen for clonking or knocking from the front suspension over speed humps and uneven surfaces, and feel for vibration through the steering wheel or pulling to one side under braking, which can be indicative of worn wishbone or track rod components and brake disc run-out respectively. Inspect the sidewalls carefully for cracking or bulging, and confirm that all four tyres are of matching make, type, and at least similar tread depth, because mismatched front tyres on a front-driven vehicle will distort the feedback through the steering. Beyond the front tyres, the clean record offers no specific components to target, but a buyer should still execute standard due diligence appropriate to a Renault Kadjar of this mileage and age. Carry out a thorough road test covering town driving, dual carriageway speeds, and a section of poor road surface to listen for any transmission shunt, suspension knock, or differential whine, particularly on tight low-speed turns. With the vehicle stationary, check for oil leaks around the engine and from the undertray area, examine the exhaust for corrosion at the joints and mounting rubbers, and verify operation of all electrical functions including infotainment, climate control, and parking sensors, as these are known to be expensive failure points on this model. Finally, although the MOT record itself provides no commentary on service intervals, request documentary evidence of routine maintenance such as cambelt replacement, brake fluid changes, and any diagnostic history, as the absence of recorded defects on test does not substitute for a confirmed maintenance schedule.