2012 · 12 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2012 Renault Laguna MOT pass rate and common faults

259 MOT tests in 2024. 57.5% passed first time, compared with 64.3% for all cars the same age.

89Well below average
Passed first time57.5%
Failed or needed repairs42.5%
Typical mileage at test121,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 259 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken12.0%
  2. Position lamp: not working8.9%
  3. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.2%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick4.2%
    13 marked dangerous
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded3.1%
  6. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam3.1%
  7. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak2.7%
  8. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.7%
  9. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements2.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics33.2%
  2. Brakes21.6%
  3. Suspension21.2%
  4. Tyres5.8%
  5. Body & chassis5.4%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.9%
  7. Emissions & leaks3.5%
  8. Seat belts & airbags1.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.0%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened15.1%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn10.8%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick10.0%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded8.9%

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.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2012 Renault Laguna?

In 2024, 57.5% of 2012 Renault Laguna cars passed their MOT first time, across 259 tests. The average for all 12-year-old cars was 64.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2012 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 2012 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).