2016 Renault Kadjar 1.5L Diesel · LB66 ACV

The vehicle shows a recent decline in maintenance standards, moving from a period of clean inspections to several mechanical failures in late 2025. While the November 2025 test resulted in a pass, the vehicle failed the previous day due to multiple defects. This recent failure indicates that the vehicle is currently being driven with deferred maintenance, specifically regarding front-end components and tyre wear. The mileage accumulation is consistent with a typical driver, averaging approximately 7,200 miles per year over its ten-year lifespan. The record shows steady progression from 11,300 miles in December 2019 to 72,361 miles in November 2025. There are no significant gaps in usage or periods of long-term standing evident in the data, suggesting the car has been used regularly for commuting or general transit. A prospective buyer must closely inspect the front suspension and drivetrain components. The November 2025 failure highlighted a severely deteriorated nearside front outer drive shaft CV boot and issues with the offside front lower suspension arm ball joint. Although the ball joint play was not flagged in the subsequent pass, the deterioration of the CV boot suggests that rubber components are reaching the end of their service life. The recurring mention of tyres being worn close to the legal limit, seen in both 2019 and 2025, indicates a pattern of neglecting consumable replacements until they reach a critical state. The brake history shows that the front pads were noted as thin in December 2022 at 41,981 miles. Given the subsequent mileage, the buyer should verify the current thickness of the front brake pads and the condition of the discs. Checking the integrity of all suspension bushes and checking for any grease leakage from the drive shafts is essential to ensure the recent suspension and CV boot issues have been fully rectified rather than just minimally addressed to pass the test.