2016 Jeep Renegade 1.4L Petrol · WM16 YCZ

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status, following a clean pass in February 2026 at 50,463 miles. The maintenance trend shows marked improvement following a significant mechanical failure in mid-2024. Since that failure, the Jeep has undergone two consecutive annual tests without any recorded defects, indicating that the previous structural and steering issues were addressed and the vehicle has since entered a stable state. The mileage profile is notably low for a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,000 miles per year. There is a consistent usage pattern between the July 2023 test at 34,111 miles and the July 2025 test at 47,760 miles, showing a steady accumulation of miles between intervals. While low mileage generally suggests less wear on drivetrain and engine components, the long intervals between tests can sometimes lead to rubber component degradation or surface corrosion if the vehicle sits for extended periods. A buyer should pay close attention to the rear suspension geometry. The 2024 failure at 41,387 miles flagged serious damage to both the nearside and offside rear suspension arms, alongside a deteriorated offside track rod end dust cover. Although the vehicle passed in subsequent tests, a physical inspection must verify that these arms were replaced with quality parts and that no signs of misalignment or uneven tyre wear remain. Checking the steering linkage boots for tearing or cracking is also necessary to ensure the previous track rod end issue does not recur.