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BV09 EKR

2009 Renault Koleos

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2025
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

120,961 mi
Last recorded120,961 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Renault Koleos77,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV09 EKR
MakeRenault
ModelKoleos
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 11 Feb 2025 120,961 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front shock absorbers corroded

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge on limit (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 Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear anti roll bar bushes worn

exhaust system corroded

heat shield insecure

pedal rubbers worn

various suspension components corroded

wiper blades worn

Pass 5 Mar 2024 117,423 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

clutch and brake rubbers worn

exhaust system corroded

heat shield insecure

various suspension arms and subframe corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2024 117,423 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

clutch and brake rubbers worn

exhaust system corroded

heat shield insecure

various suspension arms and subframe corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2023 113,228 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Undersurface, arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2023 113,228 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Undersurface, arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 106,665 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2022 106,665 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working TAIL GATE (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 98,356 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Jan 2021 98,356 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended jammed under seat (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced 1 bulb of 2 not working (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 93,365 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 84,203 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 84,203 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 76,233 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 76,233 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 69,875 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 69,875 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords nail in sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 62,265 miles

windscreen washers weak

Pass 6 Mar 2015 55,388 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 55,388 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 49,013 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 42,730 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 35,615 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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BV09 EKR is a 2009 Renault Koleos in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BV09 EKR, 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 BV09 EKR registered?

BV09 EKR is a 2009 Renault Koleos, first registered on 5 March 2009.

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