2019 Renault Captur 1.3L Petrol · HN69 MLY

The most recent MOT on 2025-10-13 showed the vehicle passed with 64,104 miles, but a failure just four days earlier revealed multiple issues. The 2025-10-09 failure included a non-functional engine MIL, ineffective windscreen wipers, damaged anti-roll bar dust covers, and a tyre worn to 2.5mm tread. These defects suggest ongoing maintenance concerns, particularly with safety-critical systems like lighting, visibility, and tyre condition. Recurring mechanical patterns include repeated tyre-related issues, such as the 2025-10-09 failure of a near-limit tyre and the 2024-10-14 failure of the tyre pressure monitoring system. Wiper effectiveness and suspension components (anti-roll bar dust covers) also resurfaced as problems. While some issues may be isolated, the frequency of tyre and lighting defects indicates potential neglect or systemic wear. The trend shows a worsening pattern. The 2025-10-09 failure had more defects than earlier failures, which were less severe (e.g., the 2024-10-14 failure was limited to the TPMS). The recent failure’s combination of safety-critical and wear-related issues suggests the vehicle may be experiencing accelerated degradation, though the exact cause remains unclear without further inspection. The vehicle’s mileage of 64,104 miles over seven years aligns with average usage (approx.