2016 Renault Captur 1.5L Diesel · LS16 WFO

The most recent DVSA examination on 26 February 2026 resulted in a clean pass with no advisories or defects recorded, and this positive outcome is consistent with the prior three consecutive passes in 2023, 2024, and 2025. The maintenance trend across the latter portion of the MOT history appears stable and well managed, with the vehicle clearing each subsequent annual test without recurrence of the issues that caused the earlier failure. The only notable interruption to this pattern was the 17 March 2023 test, which failed on dangerous nearside rear tyre defects including ply or cord exposure and structural tearing, alongside advisories for perishing on both front tyres. Since that failure, no further tyre-related advisories have been issued, suggesting the tyres have been replaced and maintained to an adequate standard over the intervening period. With 107,385 miles recorded against an approximate ten-year vehicle age, this Captur has accumulated around 10,700 miles per year, which sits broadly in line with typical UK annual usage for a small family SUV. There are no significant unexplained gaps in the recorded mileage progression, and the rate of accumulation points to consistent rather than sporadic use, which is generally favourable for mechanical longevity as components such as the clutch, drivetrain, and suspension have been worked regularly rather than left to deteriorate from standing. Continuous running at this moderate annual mileage means wear items such as brake pads, discs, tyres, and ancillary drive components are likely to have been serviced on a usage basis rather than purely on calendar age. Given the tyre-related failure recorded in early 2023, a prospective buyer should inspect the current set of tyres carefully, paying particular attention to tread depth across the full width of each tyre and to any signs of sidewall cracking, perishing, or uneven shoulder wear, which would suggest alignment or suspension geometry issues. Even though no recent advisories have been raised, the vehicle is now ten years old and running on rubber compounds that degrade with age regardless of mileage; check the DOT date code on the sidewall to confirm the tyres are not excessively old. On a test drive, listen for any suspension clonks or knocks over uneven road surfaces, particularly from the front strut top mounts and anti-roll bar bushes, as these are known wear items on Renault platforms of this era and would not necessarily trigger an MOT failure until deterioration is advanced. Beyond the recorded MOT items, several age-related inspections are warranted. The 12V battery is likely due for replacement or at least load testing, as Renault units of this period commonly suffer from premature failure and can leave the vehicle stranded without warning. Brake calipers and sliding pins should be examined for corrosion or seizing, which is common on cars that see mixed urban and rural use, and the condition of the rear drum or disc friction surfaces should be checked for ridging or hot spots. Verify the service book stamps to ensure that engine oil, coolant, brake fluid, and the manual or automated transmission fluid have been renewed on a calendar basis as these degrade chemically over time even when mileage is moderate. Finally, inspect the exhaust system for corrosion at the mounting rubbers, flex section, and rear silencer, as under-tray fitted advisories noted in earlier MOTs can sometimes mask developing corrosion issues beneath the vehicle, and a lift inspection is strongly recommended to confirm structural integrity and the condition of the lower engine and gearbox seals.