2014 Renault Captur 0.9L Petrol · SD14 XDN

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, having passed its latest MOT on 6 June 2026 at 84,816 miles with no recorded defects. However, the maintenance trend shows a period of improvement following a cycle of mechanical neglect. While the 2025 test revealed multiple failures across the suspension and tyres, the lack of defects in the most recent inspection indicates that the previous owner addressed the pressing mechanical issues identified in the prior year. The mileage pattern is consistent with a twelve-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,000 miles per year. There is a notable gap in records between March 2023 and September 2024, where the car covered 15,113 miles in 18 months. More recent usage has increased, with 7,845 miles driven between September 2024 and November 2025. This suggests a shift in usage patterns which often correlates with the accelerated wear on rubber components and suspension bushings noted in the later tests. A buyer must conduct a close physical inspection of the front suspension assembly, as the nearside and offside suspension arm ball joints and the anti-roll bar linkage appeared as recurring faults across multiple tests between 2023 and 2025. The tester also flagged reduced damping in both front shock absorbers in late 2025; while these did not fail the subsequent test, they should be checked for leaks or excessive bounce. The structural integrity requires attention due to the 2025 report of corrosion under the car. Although the tester noted structural rigidity was not compromised, the presence of rust suggests the vehicle should be monitored regularly to ensure it does not progress toward a structural failure in the future.