2018 Renault Koleos · 3,377 MOT tests
2018 Renault Koleos reliability
2018 Renault Koleoss fail 14.3% of first MOT tests, 12% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 5 Koleos years (3,377 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Renault Koleoss: 26%)
- 14.3%
- first-time fail rate (all Renault Koleoss: 26%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 12% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5
- 43,094
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 3,377
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2018 against the years either side
- 2017 cars: 5% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does better)
- 2019 cars: 4% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does better)
- Weak spot: steering, 1.1% of tests fail here (189% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 39% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2018 car carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
Common problems
What fails on a 2018 Renault Koleos
Fail rate by area
- Tyres5%
- Brakes4.3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.6%
- Lights and electrics2.5%
- Suspension2%
- Steering1.1%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.7%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 3.08%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.98%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.81%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.01%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 0.89%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 0.65%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Common advisories
Brake pads wearing thin (14.1%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (13.98%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (6.31%) · Slight play in steering rack joints (6.04%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (2.69%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (2.61%)
Is a 2018 Renault Koleos reliable?
2018 Renault Koleoss fail 14.3% of first MOT tests, 12% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 5 Koleos years (3,377 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2018 Renault Koleos MOT?
Most often brake pads worn below 1.5mm (3.08% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.98% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (1.81% of tests).
How many miles should a 2018 Renault Koleos have done?
At its MOT aged about 5, a typical 2018 Renault Koleos shows 43,094 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2018 car?
A car first registered in 2018 carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
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