Renault Koleos reliability, MPG and running costs
Figures updated
The Renault Koleos is a car. In 2024 MOT tests it scored 98 for reliability (100 is average), ranking 273 of 442, and 25.1% failed first time against a UK average of 28.5%. Its most common MOT failure is brake pads (4.1% of tests).
Ranked 273 of 442 cars in the 2024 MOT Reliability League
In 2024, 4,163 Renault Koleoses aged 3 to 20 had an MOT and 25.1% failed first time (UK average 28.5%). Taking age and mileage into account, the Renault Koleos is about as likely to fail as the average car of the same age and mileage.
First-time fail rate
25.1%
UK 28.5%
Fail rate at 3 years
–
UK 12.7%
Average miles a year
8,900
Typical age at test: 6 years
Renault Koleos MOT failure rate by age
Most common Renault Koleos MOT faults
- Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick4.1% of tests
- Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play4.0% of tests
- Ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.0% of tests
- Position lamp: not working2.9% of tests
- Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.6% of tests
- Pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.3% of tests
What the Renault Koleos fails on
| Area | Tests failing | vs similar cars |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and electrics | 9.2% | About average |
| Suspension | 8.0% | ▲ 1.2× as often |
| Brakes | 6.9% | ▲ 1.2× as often |
| Tyres | 5.4% | ▼ 17% less often |
| Steering | 4.8% | ▲ 3.4× as often |
| Visibility | 3.6% | ▼ 14% less often |
| Exhaust and emissions | 3.0% | ▲ 1.1× as often |
| Body and structure | 1.8% | ▼ 28% less often |
| Wheels | 0.5% | ▲ 1.4× as often |
| Seat belts and airbags | 0.3% | ▼ 57% less often |
What MPG does the Renault Koleos do?
Official economy for the Renault Koleos ranges from 36.2 to 46.3mpg across the 9 versions listed by the Vehicle Certification Agency (2010–2022). A typical petrol version manages 38.2mpg and a typical diesel 40.9mpg. Expect 10–15% less in real-world driving.
Work out a journey's fuel costHow much is road tax on a Renault Koleos?
Any Renault Koleos first registered from April 2017 pays the standard rate of £200 a year after its first year (2026/27 rates). A Renault Koleos registered between March 2001 and March 2017 is taxed on its CO2: £410 a year.
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Official figures for 9 versions sold in the UK between 2010 and 2022.
Fuel types
Diesel, Petrol
Official economy
36.2–46.3 mpg
CO2
161–203 g/km
Power
149–190 PS
| Version | Fuel | Economy | CO2 | Car tax | Company car tax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Koleos GT Line Blue dCi 150 2WD Auto-Xtronic MY19149 PS · A7 · listed 2022 | Diesel | 45.6 mpg | 162g | £200 | 37% |
| Koleos Iconic Blue dCi 150 2WD Auto -Xtronic MY19149 PS · A7 · listed 2022 | Diesel | 46.3 mpg | 161g | £200 | 37% |
| Koleos GT Line Blue dCi 190 4WD Auto-Xtronic MY19190 PS · A7 · listed 2022 | Diesel | 40.9 mpg | 183g | £200 | 37% |
| Koleos Iconic Blue dCi 190 4WD Auto -Xtronic MY19190 PS · A7 · listed 2022 | Diesel | 40.9 mpg | 181g | £200 | 37% |
| Koleos GT Line dCi 175 Auto X-Tronic 2WD MY18176 PS · A7 · listed 2022 | Petrol | 38.2 mpg | 194g | £200 | 37% |
| Koleos GT Line dCi 175 Auto X-Tronic 4WD MY18176 PS · A7 · listed 2022 | Petrol | 36.2 mpg | 203g | £200 | 37% |
| Koleos Iconic dCi 175 Auto X-Tronic 2WD MY18176 PS · A7 · listed 2022 | Petrol | 38.2 mpg | 194g | £200 | 37% |
| Koleos Iconic dCi 175 Auto X-Tronic 4WD MY18176 PS · A7 · listed 2022 | Petrol | 36.2 mpg | 203g | £200 | 37% |
| Koleos 2.0 dCi 150 FAP 4X4M6 · listed 2010 | Diesel | 38.7 mpg | 191g | £410 | – |
Economy and CO2 are official NEDC (before 2018) or WLTP figures. Car tax is the yearly rate at current rates for a car first registered in the year listed, before any expensive car supplement. Company car tax is the 2026/27 benefit-in-kind rate.
What a Renault Koleos costs to fuel
- petrol, typical official 38.2mpg…
- diesel, typical official 40.9mpg…
Official figures are usually 10–15% better than real-world driving.
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Frequently asked questions
›Is the Renault Koleos reliable?
Its MOT record is about average: the Renault Koleos is about as likely to fail as the average car of the same age and mileage, with a reliability score of 98 in our 2024 league (100 is average).
›What are common problems with the Renault Koleos?
The most common MOT fault is “Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick”, found in 4.1% of tests. It fails on steering more often than similar cars.
›What MPG does the Renault Koleos do?
Official economy for the Renault Koleos ranges from 36.2 to 46.3mpg across the 9 versions listed by the Vehicle Certification Agency (2010–2022). A typical petrol version manages 38.2mpg and a typical diesel 40.9mpg. Expect 10–15% less in real-world driving.
›How much is road tax on a Renault Koleos?
Any Renault Koleos first registered from April 2017 pays the standard rate of £200 a year after its first year (2026/27 rates). A Renault Koleos registered between March 2001 and March 2017 is taxed on its CO2: £410 a year.
›How many Renault Koleoses fail their MOT?
25.1% of Renault Koleoses aged 3 to 20 failed their MOT first time in 2024.
Sources: DVSA anonymised MOT tests 2024, all versions of the Renault Koleos combined (Open Government Licence v3.0); official economy and CO2 from Vehicle Certification Agency data, © Crown copyright. VCA cannot accept liability for its accuracy. How we calculate the league.