2015 Renault Kangoo 1.5L Diesel · MJ15 GCZ

The vehicle presents a mixed maintenance profile, showing a recent shift towards more significant mechanical and structural concerns. While the 2024-11-14 test at 96,604 miles showed no defects, the subsequent November 2025 test at 111,329 miles flagged corroded brake pipes from front to rear. This indicates a transition from minor consumable issues to potential structural and safety-critical degradation. The presence of grease or other material on these pipes suggests an attempt to mask corrosion or a lack of clean maintenance, which warrants a close physical inspection of the braking system's integrity. The vehicle has covered 111,329 miles over approximately 11 years, averaging roughly 10,121 miles per year. This represents a consistent and typical usage pattern for a light commercial vehicle of this age. The mileage progression appears steady, with the 2024 test occurring only one day after a failure at 96,604 miles, suggesting the owner addressed the shock absorber and wheel bearing issues promptly. There are no significant gaps in the record that would suggest long periods of inactivity or sudden, excessive mileage accumulation. A prospective buyer should prioritise a thorough inspection of the suspension and braking components. The 2024 failure at 96,604 miles highlighted negligible damping in both front shock absorbers and a rough nearside rear wheel bearing, indicating that suspension components are reaching the end of their service life. Given the 2025 advisory regarding corroded brake pipes, a technician must verify that the corrosion is not extensive and that the pipes are not merely obscured by debris. The history also reveals a pattern of neglecting basic consumables, such as the tyre tread depth failures in 2018 and 2022, and the windscreen washer issue in 2021. While these are minor, they suggest a reactive rather than proactive approach to maintenance. Beyond the brakes and suspension, checking the condition of wheel bearings and the overall state of the chassis for further corrosion is advisable to ensure no further structural issues are developing.