2018 Renault Kangoo 1.5L Diesel · SA18 DPN

A split constant velocity boot on the offside front driveshaft stands out as the most significant mechanical defect in this Kangoo's record, flagged as a major failure on 20 October 2025 before the vehicle passed a retest the same day, indicating the boot was replaced or repaired promptly. That repair matters because a split CV boot allows grease to escape and grit to enter the joint, and if the van was driven for any length of time in that condition the joint itself may already be worn. The wider pattern across 2024 and 2025 is one of recurring minor and electrical defects rather than structural or corrosion concerns: a failed test in October 2024 for a non-functioning offside front position lamp, rear upper stop lamp, registration plate lamp and an ineffective offside wiper, all rectified within a day, plus advisories for thinning brake pads and, in 2025, both front tyres worn close to the legal limit on their edges. A damaged nearside rear lamp and a chipped nearside windscreen have persisted as advisories across multiple tests, suggesting cosmetic items that have been tolerated rather than resolved. At 95,110 miles over roughly eight years, the van has accumulated about 11,900 miles annually, a typical working-vehicle pattern consistent with regular use rather than prolonged standing. There are no gaps in the annual test sequence, and the consistent October test dates indicate continuous road use throughout its life. This steady mileage profile means wear items such as tyres, brake pads, wiper blades and CV boots reaching end of life is entirely expected, and the record shows these being addressed as they arise rather than accumulating into compounding failures. On a test drive, the priority is the offside front driveshaft. Listen for a rhythmic clicking or knocking from that corner on full lock at low speed, particularly when accelerating out of a turn, which would indicate the CV joint itself is worn despite the new boot. Check the invoice history to confirm whether only the boot was replaced or the complete joint or shaft assembly. With both front tyres flagged as worn on their edges in October 2025, verify they were replaced and inspect the current tyres for uneven shoulder wear, which on a Kangoo can point to worn front suspension bushes, tired dampers or tracking misalignment; on the road, feel for steering pull, vagueness on centre, or knocking over broken surfaces. The braking system deserves attention given the 2024 advisory for pads wearing thin: confirm the pads and ideally the discs were renewed, and on the drive check for pedal judder under moderate braking or a pull to one side. Electrically, the cluster of lamp failures in 2024 was resolved, but walk around the vehicle and confirm every lamp functions, including the high-level brake light and number plate lamp, as commercial vehicles of this type are prone to wiring chafe and corroded bulb contacts in the rear doors. Finally, inspect the rear tyres for the cracking and perishing noted in 2023 if they have not since been replaced, and assess whether the windscreen chip has spread, since a chip in the swept area could become a future test failure. Overall this is a van with an honest, actively maintained record and no evidence of corrosion or structural issues, with the driveshaft repair quality being the single most important thing to verify before purchase.