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HK08 WJZ

2008 Renault Koleos

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

139,814 mi
Last recorded139,814 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Koleos79,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK08 WJZ
MakeRenault
ModelKoleos
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 139,814 miles

Offside Front Sun visor not present

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Mar 2026 139,814 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm. Rear bush excessive movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH REAR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Feb 2026 139,533 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 129,163 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff unit (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2024 128,989 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff unit (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 120,243 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle underside dirty

Fail 30 Nov 2023 120,242 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle underside dirty

Pass 30 Nov 2022 112,722 miles

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

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

Vehicle underside dirty

Fail 28 Nov 2022 112,676 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords worn below 1.6mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn edges below 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn edges below 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle underside dirty

Pass 27 Nov 2021 105,138 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front sub-frame corroded

front wishbones corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2020 98,697 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive diesel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Dec 2020 98,697 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive diesel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 98,164 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Nov 2019 98,164 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 85,068 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Nov 2018 85,068 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 76,157 miles

Front windscreen wiper blades deteriorated.

Pass 19 Sep 2016 71,854 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2015 68,234 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 62,763 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 17 Jun 2013 55,948 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 48,680 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Near side rear tyre getting lo 3.0mm

Rear brake pad getting low

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jun 2011 37,593 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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HK08 WJZ is a 2008 Renault Koleos in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 2008 Renault Koleos models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 79,971 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 HK08 WJZ, 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 18 years old, this Renault Koleos is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HK08 WJZ registered?

HK08 WJZ is a 2008 Renault Koleos, first registered on 19 June 2008.

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