2018 Renault Kadjar 1.2L Petrol · K11 MBG

A consistently clean DVSA MOT history across five consecutive tests is the defining feature of this 2018 Renault Kadjar, with the most recent examination on 23 February 2026 returning a pass and no advisories, advisories-free passes also recorded on 27 February 2025, 22 February 2024, 21 February 2023, and 11 February 2022. The absence of any flagged defects, monitoring items, or failure events over a five-year testing window points to a vehicle that has remained structurally and mechanically sound through successive annual assessments, with no recorded evidence of corrosion, suspension wear, brake degradation, or exhaust concerns. This is an unusually tidy record for a car of this age and suggests that the major safety-critical systems examined under DVSA testing have remained within serviceable limits. With 49,472 miles accumulated over approximately eight years, the Kadjar is running at an average of around 6,184 miles annually, which sits comfortably within the expected band for a privately used family SUV of this vintage. The mileage progression implied by the regular annual testing pattern is consistent with steady, moderate use rather than long periods of inactivity or intensive high-mileage driving, meaning that the mechanical implications are relatively benign. Consumables such as brake pads, discs, tyres, and the 12-volt battery are likely to have experienced normal wear rates, and the absence of corrosion-related advisories indicates the vehicle has not been subjected to the kind of standing-water exposure or winter road salt accumulation that typically accelerates underbody deterioration. For a prospective buyer, the absence of historical advisories means there are no specific flagged components to chase up, but a focused physical inspection and test drive should still be carried out. Pay particular attention to the front suspension, listening for knocking or clonking over speed humps and uneven surfaces, as the Kadjar is known for wear in the lower wishbone bushes and anti-roll bar drop links which may not have been captured if the wear fell just below the advisory threshold. The rear suspension should also be checked for any signs of coil spring corrosion or cracking, particularly around the lower coils. On the move, feel for any pulling to one side under braking, which would indicate binding calipers or unevenly worn front brake discs, and listen for any graunching or clonking from the rear when reversing on full lock, as the rear drum brake mechanisms on early Kadjar models can seize and are not always flagged at MOT unless severely worn. The remainder of the inspection should focus on areas that MOT testing does not cover in depth. Check the condition of the tyres for even shoulder wear, which can point to suspension geometry issues, and inspect the engine bay for any signs of oil misting or weeping from the valve cover gasket, as the 1.2 and 1.5 diesel units fitted to this generation can develop minor seepage with age. Verify that all electrical systems, including the infotainment unit, climate control, and parking sensors, are functioning correctly, and confirm the service history to ensure that items such as the cambelt (if applicable to the engine variant) and brake fluid have been replaced at the manufacturer-recommended intervals. A smooth, responsive gearbox and a quiet, vibration-free engine under load will further confirm that this Kadjar is the well-maintained example its MOT record suggests.