2017 Renault Captur 1.5L Diesel · WN67 KBU

A consistent run of clean MOT passes across six annual tests defines the roadworthiness picture for this 2017 Renault Captur, with the most recent examination on 14 October 2025 recording a pass and no defects, advisories, or advisories-related failures logged at all. Across the full six-year testing window visible in the DVSA record, only two advisories have ever been raised, both appearing on the same October 2020 test and both relating to front tyre wear close to the legal limit and on the inner or outer edges. The absence of any advisories since then, combined with no recorded failures at any point, indicates a vehicle that has remained within MOT standards at every annual check, though it should be noted that a clean pass record demonstrates compliance at the time of test rather than confirming any underlying mechanical condition between examinations. The mileage profile for this Captur is notably low for its age, with 28,326 miles recorded over approximately nine years, equating to an annual accumulation of around 3,147 miles. There are no significant year-on-year mileage jumps recorded in the test history, and the testing itself has been carried out at consistent intervals without any extended gaps that would suggest the vehicle was laid up or off the road for prolonged periods. Mechanically, this kind of light usage reduces wear on high-mileage consumables such as brake pads, discs, and clutch components, but it can bring its own considerations: components that rely on regular heat cycles and movement, such as the brake system, exhaust hangers, and rubber bushes in the suspension, can deteriorate through age rather than use. The fact that the testing has continued annually without long gaps suggests the vehicle has remained in active use throughout, which helps mitigate some of the typical low-mileage ageing concerns. The only specific component issue flagged anywhere in the MOT record is the pair of front tyre advisories from 2020, both noting tyres worn close to the legal limit and worn on the edge. Edge wear on front tyres typically points to a suspension geometry or alignment issue rather than simple age-related wear, so on a test drive it is worth paying close attention to how the vehicle tracks on a straight, flat road and whether the steering wheel sits centralised. Any pulling to one side under acceleration or braking, or a steering wheel that is off-centre when driving straight, would warrant a four-wheel alignment check, as unresolved geometry issues will simply chew through replacement tyres in the same pattern. The nearside and offside front tyres should be inspected in detail, with particular attention to uneven shoulder wear, and it would also be sensible to check the rear pair for any matching wear pattern that could indicate a more fundamental chassis or suspension concern. Given the clean advisory and failure history aside from those 2020 tyre notes, a prospective buyer should focus the test drive on the components that MOT testing does not fully exercise. With light overall mileage, the brake system is worth a thorough check: pedal feel should be firm without excessive travel, and there should be no pulling to one side under moderate braking that might suggest a binding caliper or a sticking slider. Listen for any clonks or knocks from the front suspension over speed bumps and uneven surfaces, particularly around the drop links, wishbones, and anti-roll bar bushes, as rubber components can perish with age even at low mileage. On start-up from cold, watch the exhaust for any blue smoke indicative of oil consumption past the valve stem seals, and listen for any timing chain rattle that can present on Renault small petrol engines of this era. Finally, confirm that the clutch bite point remains consistent and that the dual-clutch EDC automatic, where fitted, changes smoothly without the judder or hesitation that has historically been associated with this transmission type when fluid changes have been missed.