2016 Renault Kadjar 1.6L Diesel · SD16 VFT

The vehicle is currently roadworthy with a clear trend of improving maintenance following a significant failure. The most recent test in October 2025 at 89,278 miles resulted in no defects, indicating that the primary mechanical issues identified in previous years have been addressed. This represents a positive shift from the September 2022 inspection where the car failed standards due to multiple critical faults across the braking and suspension systems. At 89,278 miles over ten years, the Kadjar has averaged approximately 8,900 miles per annum, which aligns closely with typical UK usage for a family SUV. The mileage data shows consistent annual accumulation, with roughly 6,500 miles driven between the 2024 and 2025 tests, and approximately 7,500 miles recorded in the year prior to that. This regularity suggests the vehicle has not suffered from long periods of stagnation that could degrade rubber components. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the front suspension geometry, as the October 2024 test at 82,795 miles flagged worn bushes on both the nearside and offside front suspension arms. While these did not cause a failure at that time, they represent a known point of wear that can lead to handling instability or uneven tyre wear. The shock absorbers should also be inspected for signs of fluid leakage, following the serious leak noted during the 2022 failure. The history also highlights a pattern of neglected tyre maintenance, evidenced by the 2022 failure and the advisory for a perishing tyre in 2023. The current tyre condition should be checked against the legal limit to ensure the previous owner has followed through with replacements. Given the previous failure for worn brake discs in 2022, a thorough check of the current disc thickness and the presence of any significant pitting is necessary to confirm the braking system has been maintained since those repairs.