2009 Renault Koleos · 3,308 MOT tests
2009 Renault Koleos reliability
2009 Renault Koleoss fail 49.4% of first MOT tests, 16% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 5 Koleos years (3,308 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Renault Koleoss: 26%)
- 49.4%
- first-time fail rate (all Renault Koleoss: 26%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 16% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 14
- 111,140
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 14
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 3,308
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2009 against the years either side
- 2008 cars: 15% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2009 car does worse)
- 2010 cars: 8% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2009 car does worse)
- Weak spot: steering, 14.4% of tests fail here (307% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: body, chassis and structure, 16% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2009 car carries a 58 plate (January–February 2009), or a 09 plate (March–August 2009), or a 59 plate (September–December 2009).
Common problems
What fails on a 2009 Renault Koleos
Fail rate by area
- Suspension24.5%
- Lights and electrics23.9%
- Steering14.4%
- Brakes11.5%
- Tyres7.7%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks7.5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors6.9%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 11.4%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Position lamp not working 9.76%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 5.89%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint worn 4.84%
A worn linkage ball joint can rattle, affect handling and eventually fail, so it should be replaced.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 4.63%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Diesel engine warning light faulty 4.44%
A lit or non-working engine warning light can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (19.53%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (15.93%) · Brake pads wearing thin (12.55%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (12.48%) · Suspension arm showing corrosion (10.22%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (9.64%)
Is a 2009 Renault Koleos reliable?
2009 Renault Koleoss fail 49.4% of first MOT tests, 16% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 5 Koleos years (3,308 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2009 Renault Koleos MOT?
Most often track rod end ball joint excessively worn (11.4% of tests), position lamp not working (9.76% of tests), suspension ball joint excessively worn (5.89% of tests).
How many miles should a 2009 Renault Koleos have done?
At its MOT aged about 14, a typical 2009 Renault Koleos shows 111,140 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2009 car?
A car first registered in 2009 carries a 58 plate (January–February 2009), or a 09 plate (March–August 2009), or a 59 plate (September–December 2009).
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