2012 Renault Kangoo 1.5L Diesel · SA62 OCJ

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a trend of reactive rather than proactive care. While the car passed its most recent test in October 2025 at 66,981 miles, the immediate failure on that same day indicates that mechanical issues were only addressed momentarily. The presence of a supplementary restraint system warning lamp during the October 2025 failure suggests a critical safety fault was present, which mirrors a pattern of recurring component failures across multiple inspections. At 66,981 miles, the vehicle shows low mileage for its 14 year age, averaging approximately 4,800 miles per year. This low usage pattern often correlates with the degradation of rubber-based components rather than mechanical engine wear. Between November 2023 at 40,224 miles and November 2024 at 51,652 miles, the vehicle covered over 11,000 miles, representing a significant spike in usage that likely accelerated the deterioration of the perished tyres and worn components despite the overall low annual average. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the braking system and suspension geometry. The record shows persistent corrosion across both the front and rear brake pipes, with the rear flexy hoses flagged as corroded in late 2025. The tester also repeatedly identified faults in the nearside front suspension arm ball joint and track rod ends, indicating that the front-end assembly is reaching the end of its life. Given the history of pitted discs and thin pads, the entire braking circuit should be checked for structural integrity to ensure the corrosion has not compromised the lines themselves.