2010 Renault Koleos — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2010 Renault Koleos passed 69.9% of its 565 recorded MOT tests. Against all cars of a similar age (24.2% fail rate), the 2010 Koleos comes out 5.9pp worse. Failures cluster in suspension, lighting & signalling and steering.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — suspension (15.4%) and lighting & signalling (15.2%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are track rod end, joints and position lamp — track rod end alone was recorded 59 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 20.0% in the 30-60k band and 30.6% in the 150k+ band, a 10.6-point spread.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: suspension was flagged on 40.7% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 27.3% of tests failed in 2021 against 35.0% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 15.4% | 87 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 15.2% | 86 |
| 3 | Steering | 9.2% | 52 |
| 4 | Brakes | 9.0% | 51 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 8.0% | 45 |
| 6 | Visibility | 4.3% | 24 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Track rod end | 59 |
| 2 | Joints | 50 |
| 3 | Position lamp | 49 |
| 4 | Pins and bushes | 34 |
| 5 | Linkage ball joints | 33 |
| 6 | Headlamp aim | 33 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 40.7% | 230 |
| 2 | Brakes | 33.1% | 187 |
| 3 | Tyres | 29.0% | 164 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 13.6% | 77 |
| 5 | Other defects | 13.5% | 76 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 12.6% | 71 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 30-60k | 35 | 20.0% |
| 60-90k | 125 | 30.4% |
| 90-120k | 195 | 31.8% |
| 120-150k | 133 | 30.1% |
| 150k+ | 72 | 30.6% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 128 | 27.3% |
| 2022 | 128 | 27.3% |
| 2023 | 126 | 32.5% |
| 2024 | 103 | 30.1% |
| 2025 | 80 | 35.0% |
What to check before buying a 2010 Koleos
On a 2010 Koleos, suspension is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 15.4% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Suspension (15.4% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
- Lighting & signalling (15.2% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Steering (9.2% of tests): Play, leaks or worn track rod ends — affects handling and is a safety item. Typical repair: £150–£500.
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 2010 Renault Koleoss pass their MOT?
69.9% of the 565 2010 Renault Koleos MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 30.1% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2010 Renault Koleos?
Suspension, recorded in 15.4% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (15.2%).
Does the 2010 Koleos get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 20.0% in the 30-60k band to 30.6% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 565 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.