2016 Renault Kadjar 1.5L Diesel · WN16 VUR

The 2016 Renault Kadjar presents a mixed maintenance picture. The most recent MOT on 9 September 2024 at 139,767 miles passed, but only after a failure the previous day at 139,766 miles for brake pads worn below 1.5 mm. That same test flagged front brake discs worn and not excessively lipped, rear brake discs worn and pitted, front tyres with cuts, and slightly distorted front road wheels. The tester issued these as advisories rather than failures, meaning the car met the legal minimum but was clearly running on worn braking components. The trend is not reassuring. Brake disc wear and pitting have appeared consistently since 2022, and the 2023 test at 127,820 miles already showed front and rear pads wearing thin alongside worn and pitted discs on all corners. This suggests the braking system has been neglected across multiple test cycles rather than addressed proactively. The mileage accumulation tells its own story. The car has covered roughly 13,977 miles per year, which is high for a ten-year-old vehicle. Between the 2021 test at 95,838 miles and the 2022 test at 106,646 miles, the car added 10,808 miles in twelve months. From 2022 to 2023 it gained 21,174 miles, and from 2023 to 2024 another 11,947 miles. This is sustained high-mileage use, likely motorway or fleet driving, which places accelerated wear on consumables, suspension bushes, and drivetrain components. The record shows no gaps in annual testing, which is positive, but the repeated advisories on brakes and wheels indicate the previous owner treated the MOT as a pass-fail exercise rather than a maintenance trigger. A buyer should inspect the front brake discs and pads in person, checking for lipping, scoring, and remaining pad material. The rear discs have been flagged as pitted since 2022, so measure disc thickness and look for heat cracking around the edges. The distorted front road wheels from the 2024 test warrant a close look for kerb damage or cracked rims, and both front tyres should be replaced if cuts are still visible. Given the mileage and the pattern of worn braking components, expect the suspension bushes, drop links, and anti-roll bar links to show play. A thorough underbody inspection for corrosion is advisable, particularly around the subframe and rear suspension mounting points, as high-mileage Renaults of this era can develop structural rust that the MOT may not fully capture.