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ML08 VVY

2008 Renault Koleos

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

161,434 mi
Last recorded161,434 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Koleos79,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML08 VVY
MakeRenault
ModelKoleos
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2023 161,434 miles

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

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s/r and o/s/r lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

park brake has little recorded effort, just meets performance requirements, recommended to repair asap

Fail 14 Jul 2023 161,434 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s/r and o/s/r lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

park brake has little recorded effort, just meets performance requirements, recommended to repair asap

Pass 15 Jan 2022 156,389 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 143,363 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 136,874 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2018 136,874 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 May 2017 123,852 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 May 2016 109,873 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 May 2016 109,547 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyres perishing in tread

nsf coil spring corroding

nsf lower wishbone rear bush perishing and unbonding

nsf tyre bald on outer shoulder

o/s sun visor clip and mount worn allowing visor to drop slightly

offside front tyre bald on inner shoulder

Pass 9 May 2015 98,812 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 89,045 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 74,958 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 74,958 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 26 May 2012 60,631 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 May 2011 46,238 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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ML08 VVY is a 2008 Renault Koleos in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 ML08 VVY, 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 ML08 VVY registered?

ML08 VVY is a 2008 Renault Koleos, first registered on 17 June 2008.

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