2016 Renault Kangoo 1.5L Diesel · SW66 DVP

The vehicle currently holds a valid MOT but the maintenance history reveals a concerning trend of reactive repairs. While the car passed its latest test on January 2026 at 281,649 miles, this followed a failure just five days prior at 281,645 miles. That failure identified critical safety defects including excessive corrosion on multiple brake pipes and significant suspension wear. The transition from a major failure to a pass suggests the owner only addresses mechanical faults when forced by the testing process, rather than performing proactive preventative maintenance. The mileage profile is exceptionally high for a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging over 28,000 miles per year. Between January 2024 and January 2026, the vehicle covered 68,680 miles, indicating intensive annual use of approximately 34,000 miles per year. This rapid accumulation places immense strain on the drivetrain and suspension components. The narrow gap between the January 2025 and 2026 tests shows the vehicle is in constant operation, which accelerates the degradation of consumables and mechanical joints. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the braking system and underbody for structural corrosion. The 2026 failure specifically flagged excessive corrosion on the central brake pipe, the rear axle pipe, and the offside rear pipe near the drum, suggesting the metal lines are thinning rapidly. Furthermore, the recurring issues with worn front suspension arm ball joints, track rod ends, and anti-roll bar linkages across 2024 and 2026 indicate the front-end geometry is nearing the end of its functional life. The offside front drive shaft boot also requires immediate inspection for grease leakage to prevent imminent joint failure.