2020 Renault Kadjar 1.3L Petrol · VE69 FBU

The vehicle remains roadworthy but the most recent MOT history indicates a downward trend in mechanical maintenance. While it passed the January 15, 2026 test at 40,300 miles, it failed just one day prior due to multiple lighting failures and significant brake component wear. The 2026 record reveals widespread issues across all four brake assemblies, specifically pitted and scored rear discs and thinning rear pads, suggesting that the braking system is reaching the end of its effective service life. The mileage pattern is consistent with a low-mileage urban vehicle, averaging approximately 6,700 miles per year. Between the January 2023 test at 19,246 miles and the January 2026 test at 40,300 miles, the vehicle covered 21,054 miles, showing a steady rate of use. However, the gap between the 2025 test at 33,076 miles and the 2026 test shows a period of deferred maintenance that led to the accumulation of the defects seen in the subsequent inspection. A buyer must prioritize a thorough inspection of the braking system and tyres. The record shows a recurring issue with the nearside rear tyre having a cut sidewall stretching from 2023 through 2026, indicating poor attention to basic consumable replacement until near failure. The pitting on the rear brake discs noted in the 2026 test suggests the vehicle may have sat for long periods or operates in corrosive environments. Additionally, the uneven wear noted on the front tyres in 2023 warrants a check of the front geometry and suspension bushes to ensure no underlying mechanical faults are causing premature degradation.