2018 Renault Kadjar 1.5L Diesel · GY18 OTX

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a shift toward reactive rather than proactive upkeep. While the most recent test in March 2026 at 47,158 miles passed, it introduced an advisory for thin front brake pads. This follows a period of deteriorating mechanical attention in 2025 where multiple suspension and braking components were flagged, indicating that the vehicle has only been serviced once faults approached failure thresholds or became visible. The mileage profile is notably low for an eight-year-old Renault, averaging approximately 5,900 miles per year. There is a significant data gap between April 2023 at 11,788 miles and March 2024 at 23,370 miles, though the low usage suggests the car may have sat for extended periods. However, the rapid accumulation of over 13,000 miles in the final year led to a failure in March 2024 due to a structural tyre failure involving a bulge and exposed cords on the nearside front tyre. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the front suspension and braking system. The March 2025 test at 33,653 miles highlighted uneven tyre wear across three wheels and slightly worn front lower arm bushes, which often indicates alignment issues or perished rubber components from low mileage. The pitted and scored brake discs at that same interval suggest the vehicle may have suffered from corrosion during periods of inactivity, necessitating a check that the current front brake pads and discs have been replaced and are not thinning prematurely.