2014 Renault Captur 0.9L Petrol · KU64 ODF

The Renault Captur most recently passed its MOT on 27 August 2026, but the test was not entirely clean. The examiner recorded an advisory for slight play in the nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint, a minor failure for a severely deteriorated dust cover on the offside front anti-roll bar ball joint, advisories for both front tyres approaching the legal tread limit and wearing on their edges, and another advisory for a nail in the nearside rear tyre. Looking back through the history, the car has passed every test since 2020, but the cumulative picture is one of gradually accumulating advisories rather than stable health. The 2024 test included a PRS item for headlamp aim being too low alongside a low coolant advisory, and the 2021 test flagged tyres wearing thin. The 2026 entry now adds suspension wear into the mix. This pattern is typical of a higher mileage Captur reaching an age where consumables and certain chassis components are beginning to demand attention together, and any prospective buyer should treat it as a vehicle that is mechanically acceptable but on the cusp of needing a coordinated round of maintenance. With 143,385 miles recorded over approximately twelve years of life, the Captur is averaging close to 12,000 miles annually, which is broadly typical for a car of this type and age. There are no obvious large gaps in the MOT record that would suggest long periods of standing, and the mileage progression appears steady rather than erratic. That said, this is unquestionably a high mileage example for a 2014 Captur, and the mechanical implications are important. Wear items such as the clutch, dual-mass flywheel if fitted, turbocharger, injectors and diesel particulate filter (where applicable), suspension bushes, coil springs, shock absorbers and brake components will all have accumulated significant working hours. Even though the MOT does not inspect engine internals, the buyer should approach this mileage with the expectation that major drivetrain servicing may be required sooner rather than later, particularly if the timing belt or cam belt interval has not been conclusively documented. The advisories recorded on the most recent test warrant close physical scrutiny. The play in the nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint, combined with the deteriorated dust cover on the offside side, suggests the anti-roll bar linkage is beginning to wear. On a test drive, listen for clonking or rattling noises from the front end over speed humps, uneven road surfaces and during direction changes, and pay attention to any vagueness or wallowing in corners. The front tyres wearing on their edges, despite passing with adequate tread, often points to suspension geometry misalignment, worn bushes, or weak shock absorbers allowing the tyres to scrub under load. Both front tyres should be replaced as a matched pair, and a four-wheel alignment and geometry check should be budgeted for. The nail in the nearside rear tyre means an immediate repair or replacement is required before the car is driven away. The 2024 low coolant advisory is also worth investigating, as persistent low coolant can indicate a leak from the radiator, hoses, water pump or pressure cap, or potentially a head gasket issue on higher mileage vehicles, and the cooling system should be pressure tested and inspected for staining or dampness around the engine bay. Beyond the recorded defects, a buyer of this twelve year old, high mileage Captur should carry out a thorough age and usage related inspection regardless of MOT status. Check the sidewalls of all tyres for cracking and perishing from age, as rubber degrades even when tread depth remains legal, and inspect the spare if present. Examine the brake discs for lipping and surface corrosion, and confirm the calipers are releasing correctly rather than binding, which is common on cars that do short journeys. The twelve volt battery should be load tested, as a weak battery can mask alternator or earth fault issues. Inspect the underside, including subframes, suspension arms and brake lines, for corrosion or fluid staining, and check the condition of the cam belt or chain service history, as replacement intervals on a 1.5 dCi or TCe engine of this age are critical. Verify all service book stamps and invoices to confirm oil and filter changes have been performed at sensible intervals, and finally, ensure all warning lamps extinguish promptly on ignition and that there are no stored fault codes that a basic OBD scan would reveal. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent garage would be strongly advisable given the mileage and combined advisory pattern.