Renault Koleos MOT Results

Registered in 2009
50.9% pass rate
from 1,308 tests in 2021
(26% worse than other 2009 cars)
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 2009 cars and highlighted areas where the Renault Koleos is unusually good or bad.

  • 24% fail on Suspension (64% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 13% fail on Suspension arms (190% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 5.4% fail on Suspension arm (29 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 4.7% fail on Ball joint (120% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 4.1% fail on Pins and bushes (110% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.15% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (5 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 9.6% fail on Anti-roll bars (150% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 6.3% fail on Linkage ball joints (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Ball joint (170% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.61% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.54% fail on Pins and bushes (5 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.23% fail on Linkage
    • 3.3% fail on Sub-frames (7 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Sub-frame (11 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.46% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (7 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.15% fail on Ball joint (29 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.61% fail on Springs (89% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.61% fail on Coil springs (89% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.61% fail on Coil spring (89% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.54% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.54% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.31% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.15% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.076% fail on Other suspension component
    • 0.31% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.15% fail on Shock absorbers (83% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.15% fail on Ball joint (8 times worse than other 2009 cars)
  • 15% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 4.5% fail on Stop lamp
    • 4.1% fail on Headlamps
      • 4.1% fail on Headlamp
    • 3.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.31% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.2% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (63% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.69% fail on Direction indicators (65% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.69% fail on Flashing type (65% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.61% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.076% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.54% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.54% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.54% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.38% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.38% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.31% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.23% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.076% fail on Horn
    • 0.076% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 13% fail on Steering (4 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 13% fail on Steering linkage components (5 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 13% fail on Track rod end (6 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.23% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.23% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.15% fail on Steering play
      • 0.15% fail on Steering rack
  • 13% fail on Brakes (45% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 6.3% fail on Mechanical brake components (110% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 5.6% fail on Brake linings and pads (170% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 5.5% fail on Brake pads (170% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.076% fail on Brake linings
      • 1.5% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.5% fail on Brake discs
    • 4.1% fail on Brake performance
      • 2.1% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 1.9% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.23% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 1.5% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.5% fail on Rbt
          • 1.4% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.076% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.076% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.076% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 1.3% fail on Service brake performance (47% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Rbt (46% better than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.99% fail on Service brake performance (52% better than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.31% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.38% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.15% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.15% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.15% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.076% fail on Service brake performance
    • 2.7% fail on Rigid brake pipes (170% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.76% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.69% fail on Electronic parking brake (15 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.076% fail on Lever
    • 0.54% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.38% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.38% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.46% fail on Flexible brake hoses (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.15% fail on Pedal
    • 0.076% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.076% fail on Leaks
    • 0.076% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.076% fail on Brake fluid
  • 7.3% fail on Visibility
    • 4.0% fail on Washers
    • 3.2% fail on Wipers
    • 0.31% fail on View to rear
      • 0.31% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.15% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.15% fail on Windscreen
  • 7.2% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (64% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 7.2% fail on Exhaust emissions (73% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 5.1% fail on Compression ignition (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 4.3% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (6 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.61% fail on Emissions not tested (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.38% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.15% fail on Emission control equipment (6 times worse than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.15% fail on Particulate filter (20 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Spark ignition
        • 2.1% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (77% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.076% fail on Emissions not tested
  • 5.5% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 2.4% fail on Transmission
      • 2.2% fail on Drive shafts
        • 2.1% fail on Joints
        • 0.076% fail on Drive shaft
        • 0.076% fail on Flexible couplings
      • 0.23% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.23% fail on Joints
    • 1.9% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.54% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.38% fail on Tank (6 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.076% fail on Pipe
      • 0.076% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.31% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.23% fail on Sub-frame (10 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.23% fail on Sub-frame condition (10 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.076% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.31% fail on Doors
      • 0.23% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.23% fail on Door condition
      • 0.076% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.076% fail on Door condition
    • 0.15% fail on Body
      • 0.15% fail on Panel
    • 0.15% fail on Undertray
    • 0.076% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.076% fail on Towbar
      • 0.076% fail on Other towbar components
    • 0.076% fail on Cabs
      • 0.076% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 4.7% fail on Tyres
    • 2.8% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.1% fail on Condition
    • 0.15% fail on Size/type
  • 0.76% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.38% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.38% fail on Condition
    • 0.31% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.076% fail on Airbags
      • 0.076% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.46% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.46% fail on Attachment
  • 0.23% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.23% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.076% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.076% fail on Belt(s)/padding
Read the Honest John Review

  • 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.

    Search Good Garages