2016 Renault Kadjar 1.5L Diesel · LB66 AAF

The vehicle currently holds a valid MOT following a pass on 2 January 2026 at 101,855 miles. While the most recent result shows no defects, the preceding failure on that same date indicates a recent period of mechanical neglect regarding the front-end steering and suspension components. The maintenance trend appears inconsistent, oscillating between clean passes and sudden failures of wear-and-tear items. The mileage accumulation is consistent with a typical ten-year usage pattern, averaging approximately 10,000 miles per year. The record shows steady progression from 35,024 miles in December 2019 to 101,855 miles in January 2026. There are no significant gaps in usage that would suggest long periods of the vehicle standing idle, which helps mitigate concerns regarding seized components or perished rubber seals due to inactivity. The January 2026 failure highlights specific vulnerabilities in the front suspension and steering geometry. The tester identified an excessively worn nearside front suspension arm ball joint and a damaged offside front track rod end ball joint, alongside failing dust covers on both components. These faults suggest that while the vehicle is currently roadworthy, the front-end assembly has recently undergone significant wear. A buyer should inspect the condition of all suspension bushes and ball joints to ensure the recent repairs were comprehensive and not merely superficial. Brake history also warrants attention. The December 2021 failure at 63,282 miles for thin rear brake pads and pitted rear discs indicates that consumable maintenance has occasionally been deferred. Given the recent steering issues, a physical inspection should focus on the integrity of the front suspension assembly and the current thickness of the brake pads and discs to ensure no further deterioration has occurred since the last successful test.