2017 Renault Kangoo 1.5L Diesel · SC17 VUW

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the most recent inspection history indicates a shift toward deteriorating maintenance after several years of clean records. While the car passed its 2024 and 2025 tests without any defects, the April 2026 test at 36,085 miles revealed multiple mechanical and consumable failures. This suggests that while the vehicle was previously maintained, components are now reaching an age limit requiring immediate attention. The mileage profile is low for a nine-year-old van, averaging approximately 4,000 miles per annum. There is a notable gap in the records between January 2022 and December 2022, where the vehicle covered only 600 miles in eleven months. Since the December 2022 test, the vehicle has covered 12,816 miles in over three years. This low-use pattern often leads to the degradation of rubber components and tyres through lack of use, which aligns with the specific defects found in the most recent inspection. A buyer must prioritise a physical inspection of the areas flagged in the April 2026 test. The corroded offside rear brake pipe is a significant concern as the presence of grease or material can mask advancing structural corrosion that leads to line failure. The severely deteriorated offside outer drive shaft constant velocity boot requires replacement to prevent grease leakage and subsequent mechanical failure of the CV joint. Additionally, the cracking and perishing on the rear tyres indicate the rubber compound has dried out due to age despite sufficient tread depth, necessitating a replacement for safety.