2020 · 4 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2020 Renault Koleos MOT pass rate and common faults

479 MOT tests in 2024. 87.1% passed first time, compared with 86.9% for all cars the same age.

100About average
Passed first time87.1%
Failed or needed repairs12.9%
Typical mileage at test32,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 479 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.5%
    15 marked dangerous
  2. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.5%
  3. Headlamp aim: too high1.9%
  4. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.5%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.3%
  6. Rear fog lamp: not working0.4%
  7. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.4%
    2 marked dangerous
  8. Headlamp aim: too low0.2%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics3.8%
  2. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.1%
  3. Brakes2.9%
  4. Tyres2.1%
  5. Emissions & leaks1.5%
  6. Suspension0.4%
  7. Seat belts & airbags0.4%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick15.4%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.3%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened9.8%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn5.2%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure2.3%

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 2020 Renault Koleos?

In 2024, 87.1% of 2020 Renault Koleos cars passed their MOT first time, across 479 tests. The average for all 4-year-old cars was 86.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2020 Renault Koleos?

The most common failure reasons were brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; headlamp aim: too high. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2020 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).