2019 Renault Koleos Gt Line Blue 4X4Cvt — MOT failures & pass rate
644 MOT tests on the 2019 Renault Koleos Gt Line Blue 4X4Cvt are in this dataset, and 93.8% of them passed. That is 4.0 percentage points better than all cars of a similar age, which fail at 10.2%. Failures cluster in brakes, tyres and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — brakes (2.9%) and tyres (2.9%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are brake pads, headlamp aim and wipers — brake pads alone was recorded 22 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the 2019 Koleos Gt Line Blue 4X4Cvt fails 6.5% of the time in the 0-30k band and 5.0% at 60-90k, a spread of only 1.5 points.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 21.1% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 2.9% | 19 |
| 2 | Tyres | 2.9% | 19 |
| 3 | Visibility | 2.0% | 13 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 1.7% | 11 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.5% | 3 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.5% | 3 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brake pads | 22 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 11 |
| 3 | Wipers | 10 |
| 4 | Tread depth | 7 |
| 5 | Brake discs | 5 |
| 6 | Tyre pressure monitoring system | 4 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 21.1% | 136 |
| 2 | Brakes | 20.5% | 132 |
| 3 | Other defects | 6.8% | 44 |
| 4 | Suspension | 4.3% | 28 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 2.0% | 13 |
| 6 | Visibility | 1.6% | 10 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 292 | 6.5% |
| 30-60k | 305 | 5.9% |
| 60-90k | 40 | 5.0% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 149 | 6.0% |
| 2023 | 165 | 6.7% |
| 2024 | 168 | 7.1% |
| 2025 | 162 | 4.9% |
What to check before buying a 2019 Koleos Gt Line Blue 4X4Cvt
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: brakes accounted for 2.9% of tests. Start there.
- Brakes (2.9% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
- Tyres (2.9% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Visibility (2.0% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2019 Renault Koleos Gt Line Blue 4X4Cvts pass their MOT?
93.8% of the 644 2019 Renault Koleos Gt Line Blue 4X4Cvt MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 6.2% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2019 Renault Koleos Gt Line Blue 4X4Cvt?
Brakes, recorded in 2.9% of tests, followed by tyres (2.9%).
Does the 2019 Koleos Gt Line Blue 4X4Cvt get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 6.5% in the 0-30k band to 5.0% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 644 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.