2018 Renault Kangoo 1.5L Diesel · SA68 LRY

Tyres are the defining theme of this Kangoo's MOT record, with rubber-related advisories or defects appearing in four of the six recorded tests, while the broader mechanical picture has otherwise been largely unremarkable. The latest test on 22 October 2025 resulted in a pass with a single advisory for the offside front tyre worn close to the legal limit on its edge, continuing a pattern that began in 2022 when the nearside front was flagged at 3.0mm and worn on its edge. The 2023 test recorded sidewall cracking and perishing on three tyres plus two front tyres noted as obviously under inflated, and the only outright failure in the history came in September 2022, when an ABS warning lamp fault, an electronic stability control warning lamp fault, and an insufficient windscreen washer supply caused a refusal; the vehicle was retested and passed three days later with only the tyre advisory carried over. The overall trend since then has been stable, with clean passes in 2021 and 2024 bookending the tyre-related notes. At roughly 3,125 miles per year over eight years, this van has accumulated only 24,998 miles, which is low for a vehicle of its type and consistent with light local use or extended periods standing between journeys. The annual test dates have been regular with no significant gaps, so the low total reflects genuinely limited use rather than untested lay-ups. Mechanically, this usage profile fits the observed history well: the sidewall perishing and cracking recorded in 2023 on tyres that were presumably not worn out by tread depth is characteristic of rubber ageing through time and exposure rather than mileage, and the repeated edge wear on front tyres across multiple years raises the possibility of a tracking or wheel alignment issue rather than simple wear, since correctly aligned tyres at this mileage would not ordinarily scrub their edges repeatedly. A prospective buyer should treat the tyres as the first inspection priority. Establish the age and condition of all four corners, since the 2023 advisories suggest at least some of the fitted rubber was already perishing two years ago, and check whether the offside front flagged in October 2025 has since been replaced. Given the repeated edge wear on both front tyres across different years, request evidence of a four-wheel alignment check or budget for one, and on the test drive feel for the steering pulling to one side on a straight, level road, a crooked steering wheel when driving straight, or uneven shoulder wear that can be confirmed by running a hand across the tread. The 2022 ABS and ESC warning lamp failure deserves direct verification even though it was resolved within days. On the test drive, confirm that both warning lamps illuminate with ignition and extinguish promptly after start-up, with no flickering or reappearance under braking, and if possible carry out a firm brake application from moderate speed on a quiet road to confirm the ABS engages without judder, pulling, or pedal anomalies. Ask for any invoice relating to the 2022 repair, as warning lamp faults on these systems can stem from inexpensive wheel speed sensors or from costlier hydraulic or module faults, and the distinction matters for future reliability. Finally, confirm the windscreen washers deliver a strong, even spray to both sides of the screen, as this was part of the same failure. Beyond these points, the record shows no corrosion, suspension, brake component, or structural advisories, so the inspection focus can remain narrow.