2016 Renault Kadjar 1.5L Diesel · HV16 AEB

The Renault Kadjar passed its most recent MOT on 17 March 2026 at 92,810 miles, leaving it roadworthy with a cluster of minor advisories. The maintenance trend is stable rather than worsening. The March 2026 test flagged slight play in both front suspension arm ball joints, worn but non-excessive front suspension bushes, damaged track rod end dust covers, and cracking front tyres, all consistent with a ten-year-old vehicle under typical use. No failure or structural defect appeared. Annual mileage sits at roughly 9,281 miles, a typical figure for a 2016 vehicle. The record shows 58,162 miles in March 2023, 72,561 in March 2024, 81,776 in March 2025, and 92,810 in March 2026, a steady ~12–14k annual climb with no standing gaps or sudden accumulation. The 2024 and 2025 entries are clean apart from consumable items, suggesting the prior owner kept basic upkeep current. The March 2025 failure at 81,776 miles exposed an inoperative engine malfunction indicator lamp and 2mm outer brake pads front and rear, all rectified before the pass sixteen days later. That episode shows brake consumables were left close to the limit. A buyer should physically verify the front suspension ball joints and bushes for progression beyond the slight play noted in 2026, confirm track rod end dust covers are not torn through, and inspect the front tyres for sidewall cracking depth. Check the engine management lamp functions and the rear brake pads retain safe thickness.