2017 · 7 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2017 Renault Koleos MOT pass rate and common faults

656 MOT tests in 2024. 79.3% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

99About average
Passed first time79.3%
Failed or needed repairs20.7%
Typical mileage at test57,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 656 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick4.7%
    52 marked dangerous
  2. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn2.4%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.3%
    22 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.8%
  5. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.4%
    11 marked dangerous
  6. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play1.2%
  7. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.2%
  8. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn0.9%
  9. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.9%
  10. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam0.9%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes6.9%
  2. Tyres6.4%
  3. Suspension5.2%
  4. Lights & electrics4.7%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.6%
  6. Steering2.1%
  7. Emissions & leaks1.5%
  8. Wheels0.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm20.3%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick17.4%
  3. Non-component advisories: Play in steering rack inner joint(s)15.9%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.4%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn7.0%

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 2017 Renault Koleos?

In 2024, 79.3% of 2017 Renault Koleos cars passed their MOT first time, across 656 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2017 Renault Koleos?

The most common failure reasons were brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2017 Renault Koleos reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 99, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).