2013 Renault Captur 0.9L Petrol · YK63 URW

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a clear decline in structural integrity and component care. While it passed its most recent test on 31 October 2025 at 81,475 miles, this followed a failure just one day prior due to mechanical faults. The transition from clean records in 2022 and 2023 to multiple advisories and failures in the later tests suggests the vehicle is entering a phase requiring significant component investment. At 81,475 miles over thirteen years, the car has averaged approximately 6,267 miles per year. This low-usage profile is consistent with short-distance urban driving. However, the gap of only 1,785 miles between October 2024 and October 2025, combined with the reports of perished and cracked tyres, indicates the vehicle may have sat for long periods. This lack of use often leads to the degradation of rubber components and explains why tyres tyres fail due to age-related degradation rather than mileage-based wear. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the rear sub-frame and front radiator support. The tester flagged corrosion in these areas in both 2024 and 2025, and while structural rigidity was noted as not yet compromised, the presence of flaky corrosion on the rear axle suggests an active process. The failure of both rear coil springs in the 2025 test further indicates that the suspension geometry is under stress or reaching the end of its service life. The vehicle also requires immediate attention regarding its tyres. The 2025 record notes front tyres worn specifically on the inner edges, which typically points to an alignment issue or worn shock absorbers. Given the failure of the offside front anti-roll bar linkage and the overall perished state of the rubberwork, the buyer should check for play in all suspension bushings and ensure a full set of tyres is replaced immediately to mitigate safety risks.