2008 · 16 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2008 Renault Koleos MOT pass rate and common faults

239 MOT tests in 2024. 48.9% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

86Well below average
Passed first time48.9%
Failed or needed repairs51.0%
Typical mileage at test116,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 239 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working13.0%
  2. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play10.0%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn8.8%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.4%
    30 marked dangerous
  5. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn5.4%
  6. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps5.4%
  7. Suspension arm: corroded and seriously weakened4.2%
  8. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction3.8%
  9. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed3.3%
    16 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics39.3%
  2. Suspension31.4%
  3. Brakes20.9%
  4. Steering11.7%
  5. Body & chassis7.9%
  6. Tyres6.7%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.3%
  8. Emissions & leaks5.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm27.2%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn17.6%
  3. Suspension arm: corroded and seriously weakened13.4%
  4. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened13.0%
  5. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play12.6%

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: position lamp: not working. 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 2008 Renault Koleos?

In 2024, 48.9% of 2008 Renault Koleos cars passed their MOT first time, across 239 tests. The average for all 16-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2008 Renault Koleos?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; track rod end: ball joint has excessive play; suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2008 Renault Koleos reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 86, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).