2019 · 5 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2019 Renault Koleos MOT pass rate and common faults

975 MOT tests in 2024. 84.5% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

100About average
Passed first time84.5%
Failed or needed repairs15.5%
Typical mileage at test39,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 975 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.7%
    52 marked dangerous
  2. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction3.1%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.3%
  4. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.2%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.2%
    14 marked dangerous
  6. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn1.1%
  7. Headlamp aim: too high0.7%
  8. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.5%
    8 marked dangerous

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Brakes5.1%
  2. Tyres4.5%
  3. Emissions & leaks3.4%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.0%
  5. Lights & electrics2.1%
  6. Suspension1.9%
  7. Body & chassis0.4%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.1%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick17.8%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened9.5%
  4. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt3.9%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.2%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2019 Renault Koleos?

In 2024, 84.5% of 2019 Renault Koleos cars passed their MOT first time, across 975 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 Renault Koleos?

The most common failure reasons were brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2019 Renault Koleos reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 100, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).