Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2019 Renault Koleos?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2019 Renault Koleos?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2019 Renault Koleos?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

How many 2019 Renault Koleos vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

23% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Search the registration on CarHunch — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.

Is the 2019 Renault Koleos reliable?

Based on MOT data from 761 vehicles, the 2019 Renault Koleos has a first-time MOT pass rate of 88.4%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2019 Renault Koleos?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2019 Renault Koleos are: Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (33.1% of vehicles), Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (31.1% of vehicles), Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (28.5% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2019 Renault Koleos?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Renault Koleos (2019)

761 real MOT outcomes analysed • 88.4% first-time pass rate

2019 Renault Koleos

CarHunch analysed 761 real MOT records for the 2019 Renault Koleos. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2019 Renault Koleos passes its MOT first time in 87.5% of cases, which is a solid 7.5 percentage points above the UK average—a genuinely reassuring result. However, 22.6% of these vehicles have recorded at least one dangerous defect during their MOT history, which is notably high and suggests buyers should budget for potential structural or safety work.

At 36,265 miles median, these Koleos examples are running below the typical mileage for a five-year-old car, indicating relatively light use that probably explains the strong pass rate. The average vehicle racks up just 0.66 failures per MOT but 4.9 advisories, meaning wear items and minor fixes are common while major structural faults remain the exception—get a full pre-purchase inspection focused on suspension and chassis condition before committing.

The 2019 Renault Koleos passes its MOT first time at roughly the UK average rate (88.4%) — solid but worth checking this vehicle's history carefully.

⚠️ Over 1 in 5 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

88.4%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

22.6%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.66

Over 4.8 tests on record

Moderate

Typical mileage

36k

Middle half: 28k–46k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 88.4% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

🔧 Expect consumable spend. An average of 4.9 advisories per vehicle tells you wear items (tyres, brakes) get flagged regularly. Budget for them — they're not surprises.

🔍 The dangerous defect figure is real. Most are one-off tyre failures or brake issues — not structural problems. But it's exactly why checking the individual vehicle's history is essential, not optional.

These stats describe 761 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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What tends to go wrong

Across 761 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Brake wear 33.1%

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin · Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin · Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened · …

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Tyre wear 31.1%

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · …

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Other issues 10.2%

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt · Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction · Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2019.

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Before you buy a 2019 Renault Koleos

Based on MOT data from 761 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 22.6% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Diesel (100%)	760	88.4%	0.66

Colour Breakdown

Based on 4,995 Renault Koleos vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Grey 27.3%

1,363

Black 26.4%

1,319

Silver 20.8%

1,041

Blue 11.1%

556

White 8.4%

418

Red 2.5%

123

Beige 2.2%

110

Purple 0.7%

Green 0.6%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2019 Renault Koleos vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

36,265

typical

27,723

low mileage

46,296

high mileage

Half of all 2019 Renault Koleos vehicles fall between 27,723 and 46,296 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 27,723 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 27,723–46,296 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2019 Renault Koleoss sit.

⚠ Over 62,499 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2019 Renault Koleos — Still on the Road

Almost all 2019 Renault Koleoss are still on the road.

Strong survival — 732 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 100% of the peak.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2021–2025.

MOT History Averages

4.8

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.66

Avg failures per vehicle

4.9

Avg advisories per vehicle

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