2016 Renault Kangoo 1.5L Diesel · YK16 ELZ

The vehicle presents a stable but reactive maintenance profile, with the most recent test on 7 August 2025 at 126,001 miles showing a pass despite minor issues. The record indicates that the owner tends to address faults only when they reach the point of MOT failure or advisory status. While the vehicle has passed its last three annual tests, the presence of a damaged windscreen and an inoperative registration plate lamp in the 2025 test suggests a tendency toward neglecting minor consumable repairs and external bulb maintenance. The mileage accumulation is high for a 2016 model, averaging approximately 12,600 miles per year. The data shows consistent annual usage, with a notable jump of 18,509 miles between the August 2020 and August 2021 tests, and a further 11,025 miles between August 2023 and August 2024. This steady, high-mileage pattern implies the vehicle is used regularly for work or long-distance transit, which increases the wear rate on mechanical components such as the drivetrain, suspension, and braking systems. A buyer should focus heavily on the braking system and tyre management. The record shows a recurring trend of brake wear, with the August 2022 test flagging thin pads and pitted rear discs, followed by a failure in July 2023 due to significantly worn rear brake discs. Although these issues appear resolved in subsequent tests, the history suggests the braking components may be nearing the end of their service life again. The 2023 failure regarding front tyres worn on the edges also points to potential alignment issues or suspension bush wear that warrants a physical inspection. The 2023 failure involving an inoperative engine Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) is a significant point of interest. While the vehicle passed the following year, any electrical or sensor-related faults involving the engine management system should be verified via a diagnostic scan to ensure the fault was properly rectified and not merely bypassed. Given the high mileage and the history of component wear, a thorough check of the suspension integrity and the condition of the underside for corrosion is advised.