2010 Renault Laguna — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2010 Renault Laguna passed 71.3% of its 12,632 recorded MOT tests. That is 4.8 percentage points worse than large family cars of a similar age, which fail at 23.9%. Failures cluster in suspension, lighting & signalling and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — suspension (17.8%) and lighting & signalling (16.1%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are coil spring, position lamp and joints — coil spring alone was recorded 1,640 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 26.7% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 31.5% once past 150k.
Brakes is the most common advisory, noted on 34.5% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 17.8% | 2,251 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 16.1% | 2,033 |
| 3 | Brakes | 9.3% | 1,172 |
| 4 | Tyres | 5.8% | 731 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 5.5% | 693 |
| 6 | Visibility | 3.7% | 467 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coil spring | 1,640 |
| 2 | Position lamp | 1,138 |
| 3 | Joints | 700 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 513 |
| 5 | Pins and bushes | 485 |
| 6 | Shock absorbers | 450 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 34.5% | 4,353 |
| 2 | Suspension | 31.0% | 3,914 |
| 3 | Tyres | 29.7% | 3,757 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 17.2% | 2,169 |
| 5 | Other defects | 8.8% | 1,112 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 7.1% | 903 |
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 | 86 | 26.7% |
| 30-60k | 666 | 21.9% |
| 60-90k | 2,490 | 26.5% |
| 90-120k | 3,766 | 28.6% |
| 120-150k | 2,923 | 29.4% |
| 150k+ | 2,669 | 31.5% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 12,222 | 28.7% |
| Petrol | 410 | 28.1% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,072 | 28.7% |
| 2022 | 2,827 | 28.0% |
| 2023 | 2,589 | 29.6% |
| 2024 | 2,283 | 29.4% |
| 2025 | 1,861 | 27.8% |
What to check before buying a 2010 Laguna
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: suspension accounted for 17.8% of tests. Start there.
- Suspension (17.8% 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 (16.1% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (9.3% 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.
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 Lagunas pass their MOT?
71.3% of the 12,632 2010 Renault Laguna MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 28.7% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2010 Renault Laguna?
Suspension, recorded in 17.8% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (16.1%).
Does the 2010 Laguna get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 26.7% in the 0-30k band to 31.5% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 12,632 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.