2016 Renault Kadjar 1.5L Diesel · HV16 ACU

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status, though the history reveals a pattern of reactive rather than preventative maintenance. The most recent test in March 2026 at 81,073 miles resulted in no defects, indicating that the mechanical issues identified in the previous year were addressed. However, the trend shows a period of significant component wear, particularly around the March 2025 failure where the vehicle presented multiple critical safety faults across the braking and suspension systems. The mileage profile is consistent with a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,100 miles per year. The data shows steady usage, moving from 21,029 miles in 2019 to 81,073 miles in 2026. There are no unexplained gaps suggesting long-term storage; the car has been used regularly. The jump of over 9,000 miles between the 2024 and 2025 tests coincides with the accelerated wear seen on the components recorded during that interval. A buyer should focus specifically on the front suspension and braking assembly during a physical inspection. The 2025 failure flagged both nearside and offside front suspension arm bushes as worn, alongside a fractured offside rear coil spring. While these were rectified to pass the 2026 test, the recurring nature of brake component failures suggests the owner may be stretching service intervals. The history of thin pads and pitted discs across 2020, 2021, 2024, and 2025 indicates that parts are only replaced once they reach a failure threshold rather than on a scheduled basis.