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AF09 GLJ

2009 Renault Koleos

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,387 mi
Last recorded120,387 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Renault Koleos77,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF09 GLJ
MakeRenault
ModelKoleos
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Oct 2025 120,387 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust shield insecure

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 108,817 miles

Front brake discs worn & lipped

engine covers & undertrays fitted

play in steering

Fail 2 Oct 2024 108,186 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs worn & lipped

Rear brake discs worn & lipped

engine covers & undertrays fitted

play in steering

Pass 26 Sep 2023 92,769 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

engine cover & undertrays fitted

play in steering

Pass 17 Oct 2022 78,605 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 62,906 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 52,078 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres perishing on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 48,151 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2019 48,151 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 45,339 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 43,949 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 41,309 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 38,471 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 38,471 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 36,839 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 34,058 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 30,526 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 27,076 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 27,076 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 26,845 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Koleos?

Based on 55,341 MOT tests across 5,106 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
7,542
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
5,106
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 783
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 707
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 694
Registration plate lamp not working 584
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 535
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AF09 GLJ is a 2009 Renault Koleos in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2009 Renault Koleos models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 77,400 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Koleos fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 783 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF09 GLJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Koleos typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 17 years old, this Renault Koleos is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AF09 GLJ registered?

AF09 GLJ is a 2009 Renault Koleos, first registered on 13 March 2009.

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