2016 Renault Kadjar 1.5L Diesel · WF16 PCZ

A pattern of accelerating wear on suspension and braking components defines the mechanical history of this vehicle, with a trend toward more frequent advisories in recent years. While the vehicle passed its most recent test on 24 April 2026, the record is marked by two dangerous failures in 2021 and 2025 concerning critically thin rear brake pads and insufficient tyre tread. The latest inspection indicates a shift toward suspension degradation, specifically regarding the offside front lower suspension arm and anti-roll bar linkage, suggesting a worsening trend in chassis wear. With 144,507 miles recorded over approximately ten years, the vehicle has averaged roughly 14,451 miles per year. This high annual accumulation rate typically results in accelerated wear of drivetrain components and consumables. This usage profile is reflected in the MOT history, where the vehicle has required repeated attention for tyre wear and braking components, and has more recently developed an oil leak and suspension play. Immediate attention is required for the front braking system and the offside front suspension. The most recent advisory for thin front brake pads, combined with previous notes on worn rear discs, necessitates a full inspection of the braking hardware. During a test drive, the buyer should feel for any pedal judder or inconsistent braking force and listen for knocking or clicking sounds when traversing uneven surfaces or turning the steering wheel, which would confirm the reported noise and play in the offside front lower suspension arm and anti-roll bar linkage. Further scrutiny should be applied to the engine bay and tyre condition. An oil leak was recorded in April 2025, so the engine should be inspected for active seepage or residue. The history of tyres wearing on the edges, coupled with the current advisory regarding the tyre pressure monitoring system lamp, suggests potential wheel alignment issues. The buyer should examine the inner and outer edges of all four tyres for irregular wear and verify the functionality of the pressure monitoring system to prevent a recurrence of the previous dangerous tread depth failure.