2020 Renault Kadjar 1.3L Petrol · RE70 HHA

The vehicle is currently roadworthy following a pass result in February 2026 at 44,795 miles. The maintenance trend shows signs of improvement after a period of neglect in early 2024. While the 2024 test revealed critical safety failures regarding tyres and brakes, subsequent tests indicate that these immediate mechanical issues were addressed. However, the most recent entry notes that child seats obstructed a full inspection of the adult seat belts, meaning a manual verification of those components is necessary before the next test. The mileage pattern is consistent with a six-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,500 miles per year. The car covered 4,115 miles between the February 2024 and February 2025 tests, and another 4,080 miles in the year leading up to the most recent inspection. This steady usage suggests regular driving cycles rather than long periods of standing, which generally helps prevent internal corrosion and brake seizing despite the intermittent failures seen in the record. A buyer should specifically inspect the offside front suspension assembly, as the February 2025 test at 40,715 miles flagged a worn suspension arm pin or bush. Although this did not result in a failure at that time, rubber components continue to degrade over time. The rear brake system should also be checked for even wear and binding, as the history shows thin pads were a concern in 2024. Given the previous failure for exposed cords on the front tyres, a thorough check of the current tyre condition is vital to ensure the replacements were of adequate quality and have sufficient depth.