2016 Renault Captur 1.5L Diesel · HS16 LTU

The vehicle maintains a roadworthy status, though the most recent inspection indicates a shift from a previously clean maintenance record. In the October 2025 test at 27,194 miles, the tester flagged both the nearside and offside front brake discs as worn, pitted, or scored. While this did not result in a failure, it marks a departure from the defect free history seen between 2021 and 2024. The mileage pattern is exceptionally low for a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 2,700 miles per year. Between July 2021 and July 2024, the car covered only 6,213 miles, suggesting short-distance trips or long periods of inactivity. This low usage often contributes to the corrosion observed in the 2025 brake report, as brake discs are not used frequently enough to clear away surface rust, leading to the pitting. The consistent annual testing suggests the vehicle has been kept in a functional state despite the low de-accumulation. A buyer should prioritise a physical inspection of the front braking system to determine if the pitting is superficial or indicative of deep corrosion requiring immediate replacement. Given the low mileage, the tester should also examine the rubber-based components, such as suspension bushes and tyres, which can perish and crack with age regardless of distance driven. Checking the structural integrity for under rust is also advisable to ensure that the low-use history has not hidden undetected corrosion on the chassis.