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RV09 BWD

2009 Renault Koleos

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

120,893 mi
Last recorded120,893 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Renault Koleos77,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV09 BWD
MakeRenault
ModelKoleos
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 120,893 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2026 120,893 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2025 115,057 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2025 115,057 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 107,367 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2024 107,367 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault EML ON. (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 99,864 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2023 99,884 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 93,494 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 85,771 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 77,258 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 67,823 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 67,823 miles

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

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Mar 2018 59,640 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 50,823 miles

both rear tyres cracking on center thread

Fail 6 Mar 2017 50,821 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres cracking on center thread

Pass 22 Feb 2016 43,839 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 38,679 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 32,432 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2013 25,253 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Near side rear tyre getting low 3.0mm and small cracks side wall

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Feb 2013 25,253 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Near side rear tyre getting low 3.0mm and small cracks side wall

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2012 19,110 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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RV09 BWD 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 68.2%.

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 RV09 BWD, 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 RV09 BWD registered?

RV09 BWD is a 2009 Renault Koleos, first registered on 2 March 2009.

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