2016 Jeep Renegade 1.6L Diesel · WN66 EKX

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance trend shows a clear shift toward deferred maintenance rather than proactive care. The most recent test in August 2025 at 94,296 miles revealed a high volume of advisories across the braking, suspension, and lighting systems. While the vehicle passed, the sheer number of defects such as deteriorated CV boots, worn bushes, and thinning pads indicates that the previous owner only addressed components once they approached failure or legal limit thresholds. The mileage pattern is consistent with a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 9,400 miles per year. The record shows a steady progression of 14,000 miles between September 2023 and August 2024, and another 11,000 miles between August 2024 and August 2025. This regular usage suggests the car has not sat idle, yet the 2024 failure at 83,271 miles due to exposed cords on a tyre highlights a lapse in monitoring basic safety-critical consumables between annual intervals. A buyer must prioritize an inspection of the front suspension and drivetrain components. The offside front constant velocity boot was flagged as severely deteriorated in 2023 and remained an issue in 2025, posing a high risk of joint failure if not replaced immediately. The worn offside front lower suspension arm bush and damaged track rod end dust covers suggest the rubber components are perishing, which will eventually lead to steering instability and uneven tyre wear. The braking system requires close attention. The August 2025 report noted pitted and scored discs on both front wheels alongside thin rear pads, suggesting a full brake service overhaul is likely due or overdue. Additionally, the cracking and perishing on the rear tyres indicate the rubber is age-related rather than just mileage-related. The buyer should verify if these specific advisories from the 2025 test have been addressed, as the record shows a history of allowing faults to persist until the next MOT inspection.