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Renault Koleos reliability by build year

Coverage 2008-20232 named generationsSUVDIESEL

We've only got 1,147 MOT tests for Renault Koleoses built around 2018 (7 years old). Treat these numbers as a rough guide.

At a glance

Renault Koleos built around 2018: about average at the MOT

Renault Koleoses built around 2018 fail their MOT about as often as similar cars the same age.

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Key figure

16% of MOT tests on Renault Koleoses built around 2018 ended in a fail (retests included), against 16% for similar cars the same age.

Most common issue

The most common MOT issue on Renault Koleoses built around 2018 involves the tyres.

Before you view it

What to check before viewing

The Renault Koleos's most common MOT issues, turned into things to ask about or look for.

Brake pads

High priority

Ask when the pads were last replaced and check the warning-light history.

Brake discs

High priority

Ask for the date and mileage of the last disc replacement; visually check for a deep wear lip and rust pitting on each disc.

Tyres

Worth checking

Check tread depth across the full width on all four; uneven wear suggests alignment or suspension issues.

Suspension bushes and joints

Worth checking

Listen for knocks over speed bumps and ask about recent control-arm or anti-roll-bar work.

Vehicle-specific check

Worth checking

Check the car’s number plate on MOT Wise to see its own MOT history and any recalls for its build years.

By build year

How build years differ

Use the build-year guide below to separate newer build years from older ones.

Find your Koleos's generation

Each card below is a different generation. Select your year and we'll highlight the match.

Koleos Mk2 (HC)

Mk2 (HC) (2017-2023)

Not enough tests to rate
DIESEL

15.8% fail rate, built around 2018 (7 years old)

Fails about as often as the average car this age (about 1 in 6 MOTs, 16.6%)

From 1,147 MOT tests at this ageView details →
M

Mk1 (HY) (2008-2016)

Not enough tests to rate
DIESEL

35.3% fail rate, built around 2010 (15 years old)

Likely between 29.8% and 41.3%

Fails about as often as the average car this age (about 3 in 10 MOTs, 30.1%)

From 266 MOT tests at this ageView details →

Not sure which one you're looking at?

Match your build year to its generation, then see the fail rates for those build years of the Renault Koleos.

See every build year for the Renault Koleos

Side-by-side

Renault Koleos generations compared

Each generation is shown at 7 years old if it has at least 100 MOT tests at that age. If not, or if its cars are too new to be 7, it's shown at another age. We try ages close to 7 first. Newer generations have fewer years of data.

GenerationRatingFail rate
Mk2 (HC) (2017-2023)
No ratingNot enough tests to rate
No ratingNot enough tests to rate15.8%built around 2018 (7 years old)from 1,147 MOT tests at this age
Mk1 (HY) (2008-2016)
No ratingNot enough tests to rate
No ratingNot enough tests to rate35.3%likely between 29.8% and 41.3%built around 2010 (15 years old)from 266 MOT tests at this age

Each row is one generation of the Koleos, shown at the age printed under its fail rate. So rows can be different ages. Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail, retests included. A rating is given only when there are enough tests to place the fail rate in one rating band with 95% confidence.

By age

Renault Koleos fail rate by age

This chart combines every Renault Koleos ever sold. It's good for the big picture. For one generation, scroll up to the build-year cards.

Below typicalAbove typicalHigh (28% or more)Highest fail rate
Age / builtFail rateMOT tests
4 yearsbuilt around 2021
24113.7%
5 yearsbuilt around 2020
85012.9%
6 yearsbuilt around 2019
98416.6%
7 yearsbuilt around 2018
1,14715.8%
8 yearsbuilt around 2017
37517.1%
15 yearsbuilt around 2010
26635.3%
16 yearsbuilt around 2009
78134.4%
17 yearsbuilt around 2008
12038.3%

Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests. How we count fail rates Build years are worked out from age, so they are approximate. Tests counted are 2025 MOTs. Highest fail rate at 17 years old.

All generations of this model

What goes wrong most often on 7-year-old Renault Koleoses

These issues come from 7-year-old Renault Koleoses, every generation combined.

All generations of this modelEnough data

Most common advisories and fails

In order of the share of MOT tests that recorded each one

  1. 1
    Advisory

    Tyre worn close to the legal limit or worn on the edge

    18.1%
    Advisory: 319Fail: 12 (4% of the times it was found)
  2. 2
    Advisory

    Brake pads wearing thin

    16.6%
    Advisory: 231Fail: 35 (13% of the times it was found)
  3. 3
    Advisory

    Suspension arm pin or bush worn, but not moving too much

    13.8%
    Advisory: 183Fail: 49 (21% of the times it was found)
  4. 4
    Advisory

    Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    9.1%
    Advisory: 147Fail: 0 (0% of the times it was found)
  5. 5
    Advisory

    Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    4.1%
    Advisory: 48Fail: 14 (23% of the times it was found)

Based on 1,147 MOT tests on 7-year-old Renault Koleoses, every generation combined.

All generations of this model

Issues that often appear together

The pairs seen most often when an MOT on 7-year-old Renault Koleoses notes problems with more than one part of the car.

Issues that often appear together on this model

All generations of this modelEnough data
  1. Brakes + Tyres29%
  2. Brakes + Suspension25%
  3. Suspension + Tyres24%
  4. Brakes + Other17%

Both were noted at the same test. That doesn't mean one caused the other.

Across 343 MOT tests on Renault Koleos cars built around 2018 (7 years old) where more than one part of the car was noted.

Still registered

How many are still registered, and recalls

How many of these are still registered in the UK, and what's been recalled across the model.

How many are still registered

Not enough registration data to show this for the Renault Koleos.

The share still registered can reflect demand, the cost of repairs, exports, write-offs and how owners use the car. It isn't proof of how long the car lasts mechanically.

Recall context

1 recall in all

No recall notices match this build period.

For the exact car, check GOV.UK's recall checker with the number plate.

Like-for-like

Other SUVs to compare

Other SUVs to compare

  1. 1

    Lexus RX

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    7.6%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    1.3%
    Dangerous
    2.9%
    Still registered at 10 years
    90.4%

    Lower fail rate: 7.6%, against 15.8% for the Renault Koleos, both built around 2018.

    1,815 MOT tests on cars built around 2018

  2. 2

    Lexus NX

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    9.5%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    1%
    Dangerous
    2.7%
    Still registered at 10 years
    88.4%

    Lower fail rate: 9.5%, against 15.8% for the Renault Koleos, both built around 2018.

    4,706 MOT tests on cars built around 2018

  3. 3

    Volkswagen T-Roc

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    9.6%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    0.9%
    Dangerous
    3.9%

    Lower fail rate: 9.6%, against 15.8% for the Renault Koleos, both built around 2018.

    9,233 MOT tests on cars built around 2018

  4. 4

    Porsche Macan

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    8.7%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    2%
    Dangerous
    2.4%
    Still registered at 10 years
    91.6%

    Lower fail rate: 8.7%, against 15.8% for the Renault Koleos, both built around 2018.

    2 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.

    4,936 MOT tests on cars built around 2018

Fail rate
= the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests.
Fail, no pass in 3 days
= the share of MOT tests that failed and still hadn't passed 3 days later. A fail that passed a retest within 3 days, even the same day, isn't counted.
Dangerous
= the share of MOT tests where the tester marked a fault as dangerous. It is against the law to drive the car until it is fixed.
Still registered at 10 years
= the share of cars still registered (taxed or declared off the road) 10 years after they were first registered.

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Built around 2018 (7 years old), the Renault Koleos across all generations combined fails MOTs at about the rate typical for this age. It has among the lowest fail rates of the 11 Renault models with enough MOT tests to rank, at this age. This is based on 1,147 7-year-old MOT tests from DVSA data. Each retest counts as a test.

These figures come from DVSA's MOT records. Across every Renault Koleos ever sold: 4,764 tests. The main figures are for cars built around 2018 (7 years old): 1,147 tests. They are a guide, not a guarantee. Always inspect the car or have a mechanic check it.