2015 Renault Captur 1.5L Diesel · OV15 EEY

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history indicates a reactive rather than proactive approach to repairs. While the most recent test in August 2025 at 105,827 miles resulted in a pass, it followed a failure just two days prior. This failure revealed an excessively worn nearside front suspension arm ball joint and multiple tyres reaching the legal limit. The trend remains unstable, as the owner appears to only address mechanical faults once they trigger an MOT failure rather than replacing worn components during scheduled servicing. The mileage pattern is consistent with a typical 11-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 9,600 miles per year. There was a significant period of use covering 16,469 miles between August 2023 and August 2024, followed by another 16,473 miles in the subsequent year. This steady accumulation suggests the car is used regularly for longer-distance trips, which puts standard pressure on consumable items and suspension components. The lack of defects in the 2024 test suggests a brief period of good condition before wear issues resurfaced. A buyer should inspect the front suspension geometry closely, as the nearside ball joint failure suggests that other components, such as bushes or coil springs, may be nearing the end of life. The recurring uneven tyre wear and exposed cords in both 2023 and 2025 point to persistent alignment issues or shock absorbers that have not been addressed. Additionally, the damaged windscreen noted in 2025 should be checked for cracks that could propagate, as it was left as an advisory during the most recent test.