Renault Koleos

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 7 model years from 7,140 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

80%

Total Tests

7,140

Highest Pass Rate

2019 (91%)

Years Covered

About the Renault Koleos

The Renault Koleos was MOT tested 7,140 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 7 model years (2008 to 2020), with an average pass rate of 80%. That's close to the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list diesel versions.

Best and Worst Years

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2019 model has the highest pass rate at 91% from 1,615 tests. The 2008 model has the lowest at 68%. With a 23 point gap, the year you choose makes a real difference. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.

Reliability Trend

Newer Renault Koleoss pass their MOT more often than older ones, by 20 percentage points on average, which is mostly down to age and wear.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (2008) averages 121,172 miles, while the newest (2020) averages 32,623 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Diesel, 1749cc)

£1,397

Road Tax

£200

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

£350

Total per year£2,002

Per month£167/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2020 details

How reliable is the Renault Koleos?

vs average of all models-2% (82% avg)

vs Renault brand average+0% (80% avg)

Best to worst year spread23 percentage points

Reliability trendImproving over years

Renault Koleos by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2020	87%	46	32,623 mi
2019	91%	1,615	42,048 mi
2018	90%	1,764	53,004 mi
2017	86%	1,411	57,988 mi
2010	70%	151	113,903 mi
2009	69%	1,636	116,483 mi
2008	68%	517	121,172 mi

Questions about the Renault Koleos

Is the Renault Koleos reliable?

Across its 7 model years in our data (2008 to 2020), the Renault Koleos averages an 80% MOT pass rate, from 7,140 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 2 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2019 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 91%.

Which year Renault Koleos has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2019 Renault Koleos has the highest MOT pass rate at 91%, while the 2008 model has the lowest at 68%, a 23 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.