2019 Renault Kadjar 1.3L Petrol · SD69 AOL

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the most recent inspection indicates a shift toward reactive maintenance rather than preventative care. While it passed in March 2026 at 48,971 miles, the tester identified pitting and scoring on both front and rear brake discs, alongside an insecure rear heat shield and a damaged windscreen. These defects follow a clean record from 2025, suggesting that wear components are now reaching the end of their effective service life. The mileage pattern is consistent with a low-use vehicle of this age, averaging approximately 7,000 miles per year. There is a notable jump of 14,231 miles between March 2025 and March 2026, compared to the much smaller 2,511-mile interval the previous year. This sudden increase in usage likely explains the accelerated wear observed on the braking hardware and the perishing of the tyre rubber noted in the March 2024 test, where the offside rear tyre was flagged for cracking despite the low overall mileage. A buyer should prioritize inspecting the braking system in person, as the pitted discs recorded in the latest test will likely require immediate replacement along with pads to ensure consistent stopping performance. The insecure heat shield needs to be checked for mounting bolt corrosion or fatigue to prevent rattling or exhaust damage. Additionally, given the history of tyre perishing at low-mileages, a thorough check of the sidewalls for dry cracking is necessary as low-mileage vehicles often suffer from rubber degradation before the tread is fully exhausted.