Renault Koleos MOT Results

Registered in 2008
55.0% pass rate
from 413 tests in 2021
Pass rate by mileage
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2008 cars and highlighted areas where the Renault Koleos is unusually good or bad.

  • 24% fail on Suspension (55% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 15% fail on Suspension arms (200% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 7.0% fail on Pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 4.8% fail on Ball joint (140% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 4.6% fail on Suspension arm (20 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.48% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (14 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.48% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 9.4% fail on Anti-roll bars (120% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 6.1% fail on Linkage ball joints (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Pins and bushes (9 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.73% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.48% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
    • 4.4% fail on Sub-frames (8 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 2.7% fail on Sub-frame (11 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.97% fail on Pins and bushes (8 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.73% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (31 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.48% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 1.7% fail on Springs (72% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Coil springs (71% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on Coil spring (71% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.73% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.48% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.24% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.24% fail on Ball joint
  • 14% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 5.3% fail on Stop lamp
    • 3.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.24% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.6% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 2.2% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.2% fail on Headlamp
    • 0.73% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.73% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.48% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.24% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.48% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.48% fail on Trailer electrical socket (40 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.24% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.24% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.24% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.24% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.24% fail on Rear fog lamp
  • 11% fail on Steering (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 11% fail on Steering linkage components (4 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 11% fail on Track rod end (4 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.48% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.24% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.24% fail on Steering rack
  • 7.5% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 7.5% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 6.3% fail on Compression ignition (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 5.6% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (9 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.48% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.24% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.24% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.24% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
      • 1.2% fail on Spark ignition (66% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
  • 7.3% fail on Brakes
    • 4.4% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 3.4% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 3.4% fail on Brake pads
      • 1.9% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.9% fail on Brake discs
    • 2.2% fail on Brake performance (59% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 1.2% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.24% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 1.2% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.2% fail on Rbt
          • 1.2% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.97% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.97% fail on Rbt
          • 0.48% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.48% fail on Service brake imbalance
    • 0.97% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.73% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.48% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.24% fail on Electronic braking system
  • 6.5% fail on Visibility
    • 4.8% fail on Washers
    • 2.4% fail on Wipers
  • 4.8% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 1.5% fail on Transmission
      • 1.5% fail on Drive shafts
        • 1.5% fail on Joints
    • 0.97% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.48% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.48% fail on Sub-frame (18 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.48% fail on Sub-frame condition (19 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.48% fail on Chassis
      • 0.48% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.48% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.48% fail on Pipe (10 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Tank
    • 0.48% fail on Body
      • 0.48% fail on Panel (11 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.24% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.24% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.24% fail on Undertray
  • 3.6% fail on Tyres
    • 2.4% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.97% fail on Condition (68% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.24% fail on Size/type
  • 1.7% fail on Road Wheels (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Attachment (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
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  • Renault Koleos (2008 - 2010)
    Friendly looking and vary capable SUV that combines features of a good SUV with benefits of a decent MPV. Smooth revving chain cam diesel. Good ride.

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