2017 Renault Kadjar 1.5L Diesel · SL67 WYU

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a trend of recurring brake-related issues. While the most recent test in May 2022 at 51,200 miles passed, the tester identified significant pitting and scoring on both front brake discs along with a fluctuating offside front service brake. These issues followed a failure in May 2021, suggesting that the front braking assembly is prone to corrosion or premature wear despite the low annual mileage. The mileage profile is notably low for a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,700 miles per year. There is a significant gap in data between the May 2020 test at 14,430 miles and the May 2021 test at 27,647 miles, representing over 13,000 miles in a single year. This low usage often leads to periods of inactivity, which explains the pitting and corrosion observed on the brake discs in both the 2021 and 2022 records. A prospective buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the braking system to ensure the discs have been replaced since the 2022 advisory. The recurring nature of the disc corrosion indicates that the vehicle may sit stationary for long periods, allowing moisture to attack the metal surfaces. The inspection should also check for signs of rubber component degradation in the suspension bushings, as low-mileage vehicles often suffer from age-related perish of parts rather than mechanical wear and tear from high-frequency road use.