2020 Renault Captur S Edition TCE Auto 1.3L Petrol · P321 ADW

The recorded DVSA test history for this 2020 Renault Captur presents a sparse but clean roadworthiness profile, with only two MOT entries on file and both resulting in pass outcomes with no advisories or defects recorded. The most recent test on 2026-07-24 returned a pass with the test sheet showing no items requiring attention, and the prior examination on 2024-08-07 likewise produced a clean pass. There are no recorded failures, no advisories relating to wear items such as braking components, suspension bushes, exhaust systems, or corrosion, and no historical flags against structural areas, steering components, or lighting equipment. With only two data points across the vehicle's life, the trend cannot be described as established, but the absence of any flagged items across those tests suggests no obvious deterioration has been formally identified at the points the vehicle was presented for examination. It is worth noting that the first test would have fallen due in 2023 for a 2020 registration, so either testing history prior to 2024 was not captured in the records provided or the vehicle entered the MOT testing cycle late, which slightly limits the depth of the longitudinal picture. Mileage of 32,039 against a six-year vehicle age equates to an annual accumulation of roughly 5,340 miles, which is below the typical usage profile for a privately owned passenger vehicle of this type. Two MOT test entries with readings consistent with modest progression suggest the car has seen light rather than demanding service, which generally means slower wear on friction components such as brake pads and discs, reduced stress on clutch and transmission internals if it were a manual, and lower thermal cycling on the engine and exhaust. However, lower annual mileage does carry its own considerations for a vehicle of this age, particularly regarding standing periods between uses, which can affect tyre condition through flat-spotting and sidewall deterioration, brake disc surface corrosion from infrequent use, and the condition of underbody components and fluid seals that benefit from regular operation. The two recorded test dates, 2024-08-07 and 2026-07-24, span approximately two years, and while no mileage figures are attached to the test outcomes in the data provided, the overall figure of 32,039 miles is the only reference point. Given the limited defect history, the most relevant areas for a prospective buyer to scrutinise on physical inspection will be those that commonly affect vehicles of this age and platform rather than items specifically flagged in the MOT record. On a road test, listen for any clonks or knocking from the front suspension over uneven surfaces, which on the Captur can indicate worn anti-roll bar drop links, bottom arm bushes, or top mount deterioration, and pay attention to any vagueness or knocking through the steering rack that becomes more pronounced during low-speed manoeuvres. Check the brake pedal feel for firmness under sustained application and watch for any pulling to either side under moderate braking, which could suggest binding caliper slides or uneven pad wear on the front discs, the latter often visible as a lipped edge on the disc outer face. Inspect the underside and inner wheel arch areas for any surface corrosion on subframe mounting points, brake pipe runs along the chassis, and suspension arm surfaces, as the Captur's underbody sealing can allow road salt to accumulate in these regions over time even when MOT advisories have not yet been raised. For the DCT or automatic transmission variant fitted to this S Edition TCe, it is worth confirming that gear changes are smooth and free from any shunting or hesitation during light throttle driving, as these transmissions can exhibit clutch wear symptoms that do not necessarily generate MOT flags but would be relevant to a buyer's longer-term cost picture. Inspect the tyres for even tread wear across the axle, as inner shoulder wear on the front pair may point to tracking issues or worn suspension geometry, and confirm that none of the tyres show signs of age-related sidewall cracking given the modest annual mileage. Finally, verify that all dashboard warning systems illuminate and extinguish correctly on ignition, that the air conditioning produces cold output consistently, and that the infotainment and electronic parking brake operate without fault, as electrical and convenience system issues are a common source of post-purchase rectification on this model and would not be captured within the MOT testing scope.