2017 Renault Kadjar 1.5L Diesel · R6 WGJ

The vehicle is currently roadworthy following a pass in October 2025, but the maintenance history reveals a reactive rather than proactive service pattern. The most recent test at 58,643 miles resulted in a failure due to a serious fluid leak from the offside front shock absorber and wear on the offside front MacPherson strut pin bush. While these faults were rectified to pass the re-test one day later at slightly higher mileage, the recurring presence of brake component issues suggests a trend of addressing faults only upon inspection failure. The mileage profile is consistent with a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,500 miles per year. Between October 2022 at 36,220 miles and October 2025 at 58,680 miles, the car covered roughly 22,400 miles, indicating steady but light use. However, the low annual mileage often correlates with the environmental degradation of rubber components, as seen in the advisories for perished tyre sidewalls in 2022 and 2023. A buyer should closely inspect the front braking system, as the tester flagged the front discs as worn, pitted, or scored in 2023, 2024, and 2025. This persistent issue, combined with fluctuating service brakes, indicates the discs may be reaching the end of their effective life despite component replacement. Given the recent failure of the shock absorber and strut bush, a physical inspection of the front suspension geometry is necessary to ensure the repairs were thorough and that the lateral movement has not caused uneven tyre wear or steering components.