2018 Renault Kadjar 1.3L Petrol · SK68 VCG

A pattern of failures relating to critical consumables defines the mechanical history of this vehicle, where safety-critical items have reached dangerous levels before being rectified. The most recent test on 8 December 2025 resulted in a pass, but only after an initial failure for dangerous tyre tread depth on both front tyres. This follows a similar trend from December 2021, when the vehicle failed due to major wear on the inner surfaces of the front brake discs. While the vehicle has maintained a consistent record of passing its MOTs, these specific failures indicate that wear items have occasionally been allowed to deteriorate to a dangerous state before replacement. With 83,230 miles recorded over approximately eight years, the vehicle has averaged around 10,404 miles per year. This usage rate is typical for its age and indicates a steady pattern of road use rather than excessive mileage or prolonged periods of inactivity. Mechanically, this level of accumulation means that standard wear-and-tear components, including suspension bushes, coil springs, and drivetrain mounts, have been subjected to normal operational stress and may be approaching the end of their primary service life. Specific attention must be paid to the tyres and braking system during a physical inspection. The nearside rear tyre was flagged as worn close to the legal limit in both 2024 and 2025, suggesting a persistent wear issue or a potential alignment problem on that specific corner. During a test drive, the buyer should check for any steering pull or uneven tyre wear across the axles. Given the 2021 failure regarding inner brake disc wear, the buyer should feel for any pedal judder or abnormal vibrations during deceleration, which could indicate uneven disc wear or warping. The buyer should also listen for knocks or clunks when driving over uneven surfaces, which would suggest wear in the suspension linkages. While the MOT record is relatively clean of structural corrosion or oil leaks, the history of failing on dangerous tread depths necessitates a thorough verification of the current tread depth across all four tyres. Ensuring the absence of grinding noises during braking is essential to confirm that the previously flagged disc issues have been properly addressed and that the braking system is operating within safe parameters.