2017 Renault Kadjar 1.5L Diesel · YM66 TYY

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a concerning trend of deferred suspension repairs. While it passed its latest test in July 2025 at 63,112 miles, the presence of severely deteriorated front suspension arm ball joint dust covers indicates that the owner has not proactively addressed wearing rubber components. The recurrence of perishing dust covers across the 2024 test at 58,312 miles and the 2025 test suggests a pattern of reactive maintenance rather than preventative care regarding the chassis. The recorded mileage of 63,112 miles over nine years reflects an average usage of approximately 7,000 miles per annum, which is consistent with low-to-average UK driving. The intervals between MOT tests are regular, with roughly 5,000 to 5,700 miles covered between each inspection. This consistent usage suggests the vehicle has not sat stationary for long periods, yet the low mileage has not prevented the degradation of critical rubber-based components, as evidenced by the repeated issues with tracking and uneven tyre wear. A buyer must conduct a close physical inspection of the front suspension geometry and alignment status. The 2023 failure at 53,099 miles highlighted significant inner tyre wear and damage, which combined with the tracking wear advisories from 2022, points to a persistent alignment issue or worn steering rack ends. The light misting on the nearside shock absorber noted at 47,547 miles should also be re-evaluated to ensure the leak has not progressed into a functional failure. Given the history of ball joint dust cover deterioration, a thorough check of the ball joints themselves for play is essential to prevent mechanical failure.