2010 · 14 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2010 Renault Laguna MOT pass rate and common faults

1,693 MOT tests in 2024. 52.9% passed first time, compared with 59.6% for all cars the same age.

89Well below average
Passed first time52.9%
Failed or needed repairs47.1%
Typical mileage at test121,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,693 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken12.8%
  2. Position lamp: not working11.0%
  3. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt5.9%
  4. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak4.5%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.2%
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.4%
    85 marked dangerous
  7. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.2%
    69 marked dangerous
  8. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed3.1%
    77 marked dangerous
  9. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam2.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics34.5%
  2. Suspension32.1%
  3. Brakes20.0%
  4. Tyres9.8%
  5. Body & chassis8.2%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.7%
  7. Emissions & leaks3.4%
  8. Steering1.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm21.6%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened16.8%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn13.1%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded11.3%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick10.3%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: coil spring: fractured or broken. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

← 2009 LagunaAll Laguna years2011 Laguna →

Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2010 Renault Laguna?

In 2024, 52.9% of 2010 Renault Laguna cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,693 tests. The average for all 14-year-old cars was 59.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2010 Renault Laguna?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; position lamp: not working; joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2010 Renault Laguna reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 89, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).