2014 Renault Captur 0.9L Petrol · SD14 XDL

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status following a successful MOT test in March 2026 at 76,733 miles. However, the maintenance trend shows a pattern of reactive rather rather than proactive upkeep. The March 2026 failure revealed multiple critical safety and emission defects simultaneously, including fractured rear coil springs, a worn track rod end with excessive play, and an exhaust leak. While the car passed immediately after these repairs, the frequency of failures suggests the previous owner only addressed mechanical components once they reached the point of legal test failure. At approximately 12 years old, the recorded mileage of 76,733 miles represents an average usage of roughly 6,400 miles per year. This is consistent with low-average annual driving, yet the data shows a steady accumulation of approximately 4,500 miles between the 2024 and 2025 tests. The low mileage does not necessarily insulate the vehicle from age-related wear, as the recurring issues with rubber-based suspension components indicate that parts are failing due to time and environmental corrosion despite the low total mileage. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the suspension geometry and tyre alignment. The history shows recurring issues with uneven tyre wear on inner edges across multiple years (2024, 2025, and 2026), which often points to persistent alignment faults or worn ball joints that were not been fully rectified. The inspector should verify the exhaust system for further signs of corrosion, as the rear silencer was flagged for corrosion in 2025 and failed for a leak in 2026. Given the failure of both rear coil springs, the integrity of the entire suspension assembly should be checked for signs of fatigue or structural rust.