2018 Renault Kadjar 1.2L Petrol · ST67 VJY

The 2018 Renault Kadjar presents a stable and broadly improving maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass on 7 January 2026 at 43,898 miles. That most recent test recorded only a minor advisory for a central exhaust leak, a low-severity gas leak that does not affect structural integrity or immediate roadworthiness. The record shows a clear resolution of earlier brake and tyre issues, with no recurring defects in the last two consecutive annual tests. This pattern suggests attentive ownership in recent years, with consumable wear items addressed promptly rather than left to deteriorate. The mileage profile is notably low for an eight-year-old vehicle. The car has covered just 43,898 miles since 2018, averaging approximately 5,487 miles per year. The annual increments are consistent and gradual, moving from 22,028 miles in January 2022 to 27,789 in January 2023, then 33,730 in January 2024, 39,275 in January 2025, and finally 43,898 in January 2026. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden jumps in the odometer readings. Such low annual mileage typically indicates short urban or suburban journeys, which can be harder on a diesel particulate filter and exhaust aftertreatment systems than sustained motorway driving, even though total component wear is reduced. The January 2022 test at 22,028 miles flagged worn front inner brake discs and fluctuating front service brake effort. Both issues appear to have been rectified, as no brake-related advisories have appeared in the subsequent four annual tests. The January 2025 test at 39,275 miles recorded both front tyres worn close to the legal limit and worn on the edges, indicating possible tracking misalignment or underinflation wear patterns. These tyres have since been replaced, given the absence of any tyre defect in the January 2026 test. A prospective buyer should still inspect the current tyre sidewall condition and request a four-wheel alignment check, as edge wear on the front axle often points to toe misalignment that may have been masked by simply fitting new rubber. The minor exhaust gas leak flagged in January 2026 at 43,898 miles warrants attention but is not a structural concern. A buyer should have a workshop inspect the central exhaust section, likely a flange joint or flexible bellows, for progressive corrosion. Given the low mileage and short-trip usage pattern, the exhaust system may suffer from accelerated internal condensation corrosion despite the low recorded distance. Underneath, check the subframe, suspension mounting points, and brake lines for surface corrosion, as vehicles used predominantly on short journeys are more prone to moisture retention and underbody deterioration than high-mileage motorway cars.