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MF09 VDN

2009 Renault Koleos

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

137,013 mi
Last recorded137,013 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Renault Koleos77,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF09 VDN
MakeRenault
ModelKoleos
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2025 137,013 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively ALL (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NS & OS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2025 137,011 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively ALL (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NS & OS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2023 135,369 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Dec 2023 135,366 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength behind n/s front wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2023 135,181 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength holed behind wheel marked with chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened holed marked with chalk (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened holed marked with chalk (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2022 130,067 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 122,827 miles

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s&o/s front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2021 122,827 miles

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

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s&o/s front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 117,594 miles

front & rear sub frames corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2019 112,434 miles

slight play rear anti roll bar rubbers front & rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2018 104,004 miles

surface corrosion on suspension arms font and rear

Pass 29 Aug 2017 93,626 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 29 Aug 2017 93,626 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 75,684 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 54,209 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 28,817 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 28,817 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 5 Nov 2013 19,730 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 16,214 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 11,692 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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MF09 VDN 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 70%.

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 MF09 VDN, 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 MF09 VDN registered?

MF09 VDN is a 2009 Renault Koleos, first registered on 25 March 2009.

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