2018 Renault Kadjar 1.2L Petrol · SH18 OPJ

The vehicle presents a roadworthy status, but the maintenance history reveals a trend of reactive rather than proactive care. While it passed the most recent test in October 2025 at 27,748 miles, this followed a failure just one month prior. The tester flagged multiple critical issues, including a fractured nearside front coil spring and a failed headlamp, which have since been addressed. The recurring nature of thin brake pads, pitted discs, and worn bushes on both front suspension arms indicates that components are only being replaced once they reach failure thresholds. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for an eight-year-old vehicle, recording only 27,748 miles which averages out to approximately 3,468 miles per year. This low usage explains the specific degradation of rubber-based components. For instance, the nearside rear tyre was flagged as perished and cracked in 2023, 2024, and 2025 despite the low distance travelled. This suggests the car likely sits for long periods, leading to dry rot in sidewalls and surface corrosion on exposed metal surfaces, which accounts for the pitting and scoring seen on the brake discs. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the suspension geometry and braking assembly. The record shows worn front suspension arm bushes in both 2024 and 2025, so these should be checked for any play or audible knocking during a test drive. Given the history of thin pads and scored discs, the current braking system should be inspected for uneven wear or to ensure the recent replacements were fitted correctly. Additionally, verify the age and condition of all tyres, as the low mileage has masked age-related degradation that tread depth alone will not reveal.