2016 Renault Kadjar 1.5L Diesel · LG66 YLD

The 2016 Renault Kadjar holds a valid MOT certificate issued on 19 September 2025 at 120,051 miles, following an earlier failure on the same day. The maintenance trend is broadly stable but flagged by a recurring suspension concern. The initial failure cited an inoperative engine MIL and light oil misting on the nearside front shock absorber, both rectified before the pass. That shock absorber advisory has persisted across consecutive tests, indicating a gradual deterioration rather than a sudden failure. No structural corrosion, braking defects, or emissions failures appear in the record, which is a positive sign for a vehicle of this age and mileage. Mileage accumulation tells a clear story of sustained high use. The car covered roughly 15,240 miles between September 2023 at 94,404 miles and September 2025 at 120,051 miles, averaging around 7,600 miles per annum over that two-year window. Annual mileage across the full ten-year span sits close to 12,000 miles, which is above the UK average and consistent with regular long-distance or motorway driving. That kind of use typically accelerates wear on consumables, suspension bushes, and drivetrain components, yet the MOT record remains relatively clean aside from the shock absorber advisory. The gap between the 2024 and 2025 tests shows a notable jump of over 15,000 miles in twelve months, suggesting intensive recent use. The most technically significant item to inspect in person is the nearside front shock absorber. Light oil misting, noted in September 2025, often precedes progressive damping loss, which can affect braking distances and tyre wear. A physical check should confirm whether the misting has worsened into active weeping. Given the mileage, the front suspension bushes, drop links, and coil springs deserve close scrutiny for fatigue or cracking. Beyond suspension, a buyer should verify the condition of the engine MIL and emissions system, given the inoperative lamp fault recorded during the September 2025 failure. Although repaired, it is worth confirming the vehicle has not had recent ECU interventions or limp-mode events. Brake discs, pads, and tyre condition should also be assessed, as high-mileage use tends to accelerate wear on these components even when not flagged by the tester.