2022 Renault Captur SE Edition TCE 1.0L Petrol · P22 TUN

The most recent DVSA MOT test for this 2022 Renault Captur was conducted on 9 April 2026 and was completed with a Pass certificate, with no defects or advisories recorded against the vehicle. The prior test on 23 April 2025 also resulted in a clean Pass with no advisories or failures noted. With two consecutive tests showing entirely defect-free outcomes, the documented maintenance trend is stable and indicates that, from a regulatory roadworthiness perspective, the vehicle has remained in compliant condition through its early life. The absence of any advisories relating to tyre wear, brake condition, suspension components, or corrosion suggests that none of these areas were flagged as approaching statutory failure limits at the time of inspection. While a clean MOT history is reassuring, it remains a snapshot of test-day condition only and does not preclude the development of age or use related issues since the last examination. The recorded mileage of 22,835 miles over an approximate four-year service life equates to around 5,700 miles annually, which is considerably below the national average and points to either predominantly short-trip urban use, extended standing intervals, or a combination of both. Low annual mileage of this nature can have mixed mechanical implications. On the positive side, wear on major drivetrain components, clutch friction material, brake pads, and discs is likely to be modest. Conversely, prolonged periods of inactivity commonly accelerate deterioration of rubber and polymer items, encourage surface corrosion on unprotected ferrous components, and can lead to sticking or binding brake calipers due to lack of regular piston movement. Verification of continuous mileage progression with no anomalous gaps in the service record would therefore be advisable. Given the clean MOT history and the relatively low usage profile, a prospective buyer should focus physical inspection effort on issues that develop through calendar ageing and standing rather than through high wear. Tyres should be closely examined for sidewall cracking, perishing, or ozone degradation rather than relying on tread depth alone, as rubber compounds harden and deteriorate with time irrespective of mileage. All four wheels should be inspected for signs of brake disc surface corrosion, particularly on the outer edges and hub faces, and a road test should include firm brake applications from moderate speed to confirm that the calipers are releasing freely without any pulling, grabbing, or juddering sensation. The underside of the vehicle, particularly suspension components, exhaust mounting rubbers, and exposed steel subframe sections, should be checked for any rust blooming consistent with cold or damp standing conditions rather than active structural corrosion. Further checks appropriate to a low-mileage, four-year-old vehicle include verification of the 12-volt battery state of health and its date code, as batteries in intermittently used cars are prone to sulphation and premature capacity loss. Engine oil, coolant, brake fluid, and the manual or automatic transmission fluid should be assessed for age-related degradation rather than relying solely on the odometer reading, with confirmation sought that the servicing schedule has been followed on a time basis rather than purely on mileage. Confirmation of recent cambelt or timing chain inspection history, where applicable to this TCe engine variant, and a review of the Renault main dealer or specialist service stamps in the service book should be undertaken. During the test drive, particular attention should be paid to any suspension clonks over uneven surfaces, which could indicate perished bushes or top mounts, any hesitation or misfire symptoms from the turbocharged petrol engine consistent with short-trip fuel system fouling, and any warning lights on the dashboard. A handheld OBD scan prior to purchase would also be prudent to confirm no stored diagnostic trouble codes are present that have not yet triggered an MOT relevant defect.