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2016 Renault Kadjar 1.2L Petrol · HY12 DON

HY12 DON

2016 Renault Kadjar (1.2L, petrol). First registered 07 Jun 2016. Recorded mileage 89,897 miles. MOT valid until 31 May 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.

Make & Model
RENAULT KADJAR
Year / Origin
2016 · Portsmouth
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 31 May 2027
Road Tax
Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
Recorded Mileage
89,897 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.2L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 31 May 2027
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01 Jun 2027
Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2016
Engine
1198cc
Mechanical Assessment

AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, having passed its most recent MOT on June 2 2025 at 79,184 miles with no defects recorded. While the history shows two instances of immediate failure followed by passes, the current status suggests that the owner addresses identified issues prior to testing. The lack of advisories on the latest certificate indicates that the primary mechanical and structural components inspected were deemed within acceptable operating limits at that time. The mileage pattern remains consistent with typical usage for a vehicle of this age, averaging approximately 8,000 miles per year. Between May 2023 and May 2024, the car covered 9,695 miles, while it saw an additional 10,452 miles in the following year leading to the June 2025 test. This steady accumulation suggests regular use rather than long periods of stagnation, which is generally beneficial for maintaining the integrity of seals, bushings, and braking components. A prospective buyer should focus their physical inspection on the specific areas that caused the failures in 2023 and 2025, although the provided data does not detail the exact mechanical faults for those dates. Given the clean record since the June 2025 test, the priority should shift to standard wear and tear checks. Inspect the suspension bushes for signs of cracking or perishing, check the brake discs for uneven wear or thinning, and examine the underbody for any signs of corrosion that may have developed since the last annual inspection.

HY12 DON Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 21/05/2026
  • 89,897 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
78
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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Reliability & Known Issues

Known faults for Renault Kadjar

Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.

HY12 DON Mileage History

  1. 31/05/202468,332 mi
  2. 31/05/202579,184 mi+10,852 mi
  3. 02/06/202579,184 mi
  4. 21/05/202689,897 mi+10,713 mi
  5. 21/05/202689,897 mi

Average of roughly 10,938 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

HY12 DON MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 1 Oct 2026, 05:40
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Renault Kadjar (HY12 DON) between May 2024 and May 2026.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 21 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Steering (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.

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