2016 Renault Kadjar 1.6L Diesel · LB66 ABO

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a worsening trend regarding the front-end suspension and tyre management. The most recent test in May 2026 at 95,648 miles resulted in a failure due to critical tyre defects including exposed cords and uneven wear across the front axle. While the vehicle passed immediately after rectification, the presence of a distorted nearside front wheel, a recurring issue noted since 2025, suggests persistent alignment problems or impact damage that remains unaddressed. The mileage pattern is consistent with the vehicle's age, averaging approximately 9,500 miles per year over its ten-year life. There is a notable increase in usage between December 2023 (83,806 miles) and May 2026 (95,648 miles), where the car covered over 12,000 miles in seventeen months. This accelerated wear correlates with the increasing frequency of component failures, specifically regarding suspension arm bushes and ball joints, which have appeared as signs of degradation across multiple annual testing intervals. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension, as the record shows a history of worn ball joints and deteriorating bushes since 2021. The recurring distortion of the nearside front road wheel indicates a likely bent rim or poor geometry that is causing the rapid inner-shoulder tyre wear seen in the latest failure. Additionally, the previous report of fluctuating front brakes in late 2023 should be re-evaluated to ensure the discs are not warped or excessively thin, as this issue was not explicitly cleared in subsequent passes.