2014 Renault Captur 1.5L Diesel · LS14 WRP

The vehicle remains roadworthy, though the maintenance trend shows a shift toward reactive repairs rather than proactive upkeep. While the most recent test in April 2026 at 84,489 miles passed, it revealed immediate issues with front tyres worn to the legal limit and a nail in the nearside rear tyre. This follows a two-year period of clean passes with no recorded defects, suggesting the current owner is only addressing mechanical faults once they trigger an MOT failure. The mileage pattern is consistent with a low-mileage urban vehicle, averaging approximately 7,000 miles per year. There is a notable increase in usage between April 2025 and April 2026, where the car covered over 7,000 miles in a single year, compared to the smaller 4,400-mile interval between 2023 and 2024. This recent uptick in mileage on a twelve-year-old vehicle increases stress on rubber components and bushings that tend to degrade over time despite low total odometer readings. A buyer should specifically inspect the suspension geometry and alignment. The 2023 failure for an excessively worn offside front suspension arm ball joint and a distorted nearside rear road wheel indicates a history of impact or significant component fatigue. The recurring issue of a nail in the nearside rear tyre appearing in 2018, 2019, and 2026 suggests a lack of attention to basic vehicle checks. Check the current front tyres for uneven wear patterns, as the latest report noted inner edge wear on both sides which often points to incorrect alignment or worn shock absorbers.