Renault Koleos
From 6,554 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer Koleoss fare better: 2019 models pass at 87.9% vs 64.4% for 2009.
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play and a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm. The top issue, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, caused 374 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 374 |
| a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play | 233 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 196 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 142 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 119 |
| a suspension component excessively damaged or corroded | 117 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 97 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 96 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 92 |
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 66 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 58.7% of Koleos failures are safety items (worn brakes, tyre damage, steering play). The car still drives, but you shouldn't. Only 10.6% are the kind that would actually strand you. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £129.
Renault Koleos on UK roads
The fleet is shrinking: 209 scrapped or exported in the past year, a net loss of 209. At this rate, roughly 18.6 years until none remain. Now at 79% of its peak (4,909 in 2020 Q3).
Quarterly breakdown
| Quarter | On road | SORN | New | Gone | Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Q3 | 3,538 | 341 | +0 | -77 | -77 |
| 2025 Q2 | 3,616 | 340 | +0 | -36 | -36 |
| 2025 Q1 | 3,660 | 332 | +0 | -33 | -33 |
| 2024 Q4 | 3,695 | 330 | +0 | -63 | -63 |
| 2024 Q3 | 3,781 | 307 | +0 | -92 | -92 |
| 2024 Q2 | 3,878 | 302 | +0 | -67 | -67 |
| 2024 Q1 | 3,953 | 294 | +0 | -0 | +3 |
| 2023 Q4 | 3,957 | 287 | +0 | -77 | -77 |
18 variants on the road
| Variant | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Koleos Sig Nav Dci 4X4 Cvt | Diesel | 601 | 18% |
| Koleos Gt Line Blue Dci 4X4Cvt | Diesel | 331 | 10% |
| Koleos Gt Line Dci 4X4 Cvt | Diesel | 303 | 9% |
| Koleos Dyn S Dci 4Wd | Diesel | 284 | 8% |
| Koleos Gt Line Dci Cvt | Diesel | 246 | 7% |
| Koleos Gt Line Blue Dci Cvt | Diesel | 230 | 7% |
| Koleos Dynamique S Nav Dci | Diesel | 204 | 6% |
| Koleos Dynam S Nav Dci 4X4 Cvt | Diesel | 182 | 5% |
| Koleos Signature Nav Dci 4X4 | Diesel | 182 | 5% |
| Koleos Privilege Dci 4Wd | Diesel | 150 | 4% |
| Koleos Iconic Dci Cvt | Diesel | 138 | 4% |
| Koleos Signature Nav Dci | Diesel | 108 | 3% |
| Koleos Dynamique S Nav Dci 4X4 | Diesel | 95 | 3% |
| Koleos Dyn S Dci 2Wd | Diesel | 82 | 2% |
| Koleos Dyn Dci 4Wd | Diesel | 73 | 2% |
| Koleos Iconic Blue Dci Cvt | Diesel | 73 | 2% |
| Koleos Dyn Dci 2Wd | Diesel | 64 | 2% |
| Koleos Iconic Dci 4X4 Cvt | Diesel | 59 | 2% |
Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics, 2025 Q3. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 87.9% | a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction |
| 2018 | 88.8% | a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2017 | 82.9% | a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
| 2010 | 68.8% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |
2 earlier years
| 2009 | 64.4% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play |
| 2008 | 63.4% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play |
Typical mileage
Half of all Koleoss tested had between 35,872 and 56,299 miles on the clock.
At 47,305 median miles, the Koleos has 0.043 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Renault models
| Renault Clio | 68.2% |
| Renault Captur | 80.4% |
| Renault Trafic | 69.1% |
| Renault Megane | 67.1% |
| Renault Kadjar | 81.8% |
Common questions
What is the Renault Koleos MOT pass rate?
The Renault Koleos has a 79.6% MOT pass rate based on 6,554 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Renault Koleos?
The most common MOT failure on the Renault Koleos is a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, which caused 374 failures. Other common issues include a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play.
How many Renault Koleoss are on UK roads?
There are 3,538 Renault Koleoss currently licensed on UK roads, with 341 on SORN.
What is the typical mileage of a Renault Koleos at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Renault Koleos is 47,305 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 35,872 and 56,299 miles.
Buying a used Koleos?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 79.6% pass rate and an average repair bill of £129 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.