2016 Renault Kadjar 1.5L Diesel · K25 ABT

The 21 January 2026 MOT at 46,234 miles recorded a failure because the near side rear coil spring was fractured, breaching regulation 5.3.1 (b) (i); so the vehicle is presently not roadworthy until the suspension is repaired, and the maintenance trend is worsening as a serious mechanical defect emerged after a series of earlier clean passes. Mileage accumulation shows a low annual average of about 4,600 miles for a 2016 model, yet the record reveals a marked increase between 2023 and 2025, when the odometer rose from 23,010 miles in January 2023 to 40,576 miles in January 2025, a gain of roughly 17,600 miles in two years, before settling at 46,234 miles in the most recent test. A buyer should therefore inspect the rear suspension assembly, including the coil spring, mounting bushes and shock absorber for signs of fatigue or improper replacement, and examine the brake system for binding calipers, worn discs or uneven pad wear, as the earlier tyre cracking advisories suggest possible neglect of routine tyre rotation and alignment. The buyer should also verify tyre tread depth and sidewall condition, confirm that any previous tyre‑wear advisories have been addressed, and look for structural rust on the chassis and wheel arches, since the history records no explicit rust findings but the vehicle has been in service for ten years.