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2020 Renault Kadjar 1.3L Petrol · ML20 AAE

ML20 AAE

2020 Renault Kadjar (1.3L, petrol). First registered 17 Mar 2020. Recorded mileage 43,369 miles. MOT valid until 25 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.

Make & Model
RENAULT KADJAR
Year / Origin
2020 · Manchester & Merseyside
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 25 Mar 2027
Road Tax
Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
Recorded Mileage
43,369 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.3L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 25 Mar 2027
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01 Jun 2027
Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2020
Engine
1332cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a clean mechanical record across its major history. While the most recent test on 24 March 2026 at 43,369 miles initially recorded a failure, the subsequent pass that same day indicates no lingering defects. This suggests a minor mechanical or equipment-related failure that was rectified immediately, as the preceding three years of testing show a consistent pass without any advisories or faults related to structural integrity or safety components. The mileage pattern is consistent with a low-mileage urban vehicle, averaging approximately 7,200 miles per annum. There is a notable gap in usage between October 2023 at 21,747 miles and March 2024 at 22,139 miles, where the car covered only 392 miles in five months. Since the March 2024 test, the vehicle has accumulated 21,230 miles, indicating a return to more regular driving habits. This low overall mileage generally implies less strain on the drivetrain, suspension bushes, and interior compared to higher-mileage examples of the same age. Because the history history lacks any advisories regarding corrosion, worn brake components, or suspension fatigue, a physical inspection should focus on the current state of consumables. A buyer should verify the condition of the brake discs for pitting or thinning, as low-mileage cars can sometimes experience surface rust if left stationary. Checking the suspension arm bushes for cracking or tearing is also advisable, given the MOT record does not provide specific data on the degradation of these rubber components.
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ML20 AAE Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 24/03/2026
  • 43,369 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)

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ML20 AAE MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 29 Sept 2026, 11:43
MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2020 Renault Kadjar (ML20 AAE) between October 2023 and March 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 24 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.

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ML20 AAE Mileage History

  1. 30/10/202321,747 mi
  2. 26/03/202422,139 mi+392 mi
  3. 25/03/202530,601 mi+8,462 mi
  4. 24/03/202643,369 mi+12,768 mi
  5. 24/03/202643,369 mi

Average of roughly 9,016 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant
Euro 6DG

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72
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
✗ 3 dangerous defects found recently
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