2019 Renault Kadjar 1.3L Petrol · SH19 FSA

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a clear progression of rubber component degradation despite the low mileage. The most recent test in October 2025 at 25,005 miles flagged recurring issues with both front suspension arm bushes and perishing on the rear tyres. This mirrors defects found in the 2024 test at 21,560 miles, indicating that these components are failing due to age rather than high mechanical stress. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a seven-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 3,572 miles per year. There is a notable gap between March 2022 and November 2022 where the car covered only 4,341 miles, followed by a consistent increase of roughly 3,800 to 4,200 miles annually in the subsequent years. This low-frequency usage pattern often suggests the vehicle sits for long periods, which explains the cracking in the tyre sidewalls and the hardening of the suspension bushings noted in the later advisories. A buyer should specifically inspect the front suspension geometry and check the extent of the wear on the arm bushes beyond the recorded advisory. The history of a nearside front tyre being close to the legal limit in 2023 suggests a potential alignment issue or uneven wear that warrants investigation. Furthermore, the rear tyres must be examined for deep dry rot or cracking, as the repeated flags in 2024 and 2025 indicate the rubber compound is deteriorating despite having sufficient tread depth.