Car statistics
How many Renault Koleoses are still on the road in Great Britain, how many are declared off the road, how new registrations have changed and which fuels they use. Built from DVLA licensing records and 3,909 DVSA MOT tests.
There were 3,407 Renault Koleoses licensed in Great Britain at the end of March 2026, and a further 356 declared off the road (SORN). That is 27.1% fewer than the peak of 4,676 in 2020.
Numbers peaked in 2020 and have fallen every year since, as older cars are scrapped faster than new ones are registered.
| Year | Licensed |
|---|---|
| 2008 | 575 |
| 2009 | 2,409 |
| 2010 | 2,528 |
| 2011 | 2,491 |
| 2012 | 2,520 |
| 2013 | 2,505 |
| 2014 | 2,455 |
| 2015 | 2,424 |
| 2016 | 2,384 |
| 2017 | 2,915 |
| 2018 | 3,611 |
| 2019 | 4,465 |
| 2020 | 4,676 |
| 2021 | 4,457 |
| 2022 | 4,238 |
| 2023 | 3,957 |
| 2024 | 3,695 |
| 2025 | 3,489 |
| 2026 | 3,407 |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
In 2025, 75.3% of Renault Koleos MOT tests were passed first time, against 72.8% for all cars. Cars of the same ages as the Renault Koleoses tested pass 77.0% of the time, so the Renault Koleos does worse than average for its age, by 1.7 points. In 2024 its pass rate was 74.9%.
Comparing like with like: each bar pair covers cars of the same age, so an older average age does not count against a model.
| Vehicle age | Renault Koleos | All cars |
|---|---|---|
| 4–5 years | 85.7% | 87.6% |
| 6–7 years | 82.6% | 83.0% |
| 8–10 years | 78.5% | 75.7% |
| 15–19 years | 50.0% | 58.0% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Suspension is the most common reason a Renault Koleos fails its MOT, appearing on 33.0% of failed tests. A failed test can have defects in more than one category, so shares add up to more than 100%. 6.7% of Renault Koleos tests found at least one dangerous defect, against 7.3% for all cars.
| Defect category | Share of failed tests |
|---|---|
| Suspension | 33.0% |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 30.7% |
| Brakes | 23.6% |
| Steering | 18.4% |
| Tyres | 17.6% |
| Visibility | 15.8% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 15.5% |
| Body, chassis, structure | 9.5% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
The single most common reason a Renault Koleos failed its MOT in 2025 was “Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction”, on 13.9% of 967 failed tests. 53.8% of tests ended with at least one advisory, a problem to watch that did not fail the test; the most common was “Tread depth: worn close to legal limit or worn on edge”. The same fault on any wheel or side counts once.
Share of failed tests with each defect. A test can fail for more than one.
| Defect | Share of failed tests |
|---|---|
| Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction Noise, emissions and leaks | 13.9% |
| Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play Steering | 13.9% |
| Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick Brakes | 13.8% |
| Suspension arms: ball joint excessively worn Suspension | 11.2% |
| Position lamp: not working Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 9.6% |
| Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively Visibility | 7.7% |
| Suspension arms: pin or bush excessively worn Suspension | 7.4% |
| Tyres: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tyres | 6.5% |
| Drive shafts: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Body, chassis, structure | 6.0% |
| Headlamp: not working on dipped beam Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 5.9% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Share of all tests with each advisory: worth checking on a car you are buying.
| Advisory | Share of tests |
|---|---|
| Tread depth: worn close to legal limit or worn on edge Tyres | 19.7% |
| Brake pads: wearing thin Brakes | 14.6% |
| Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brakes | 9.9% |
| Suspension arms: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension | 8.9% |
| Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Non-component advisories | 6.1% |
| Tyres: slightly damaged or cracking or perishing Tyres | 5.2% |
| Engine oil leak, but not excessive Noise, emissions and leaks | 3.7% |
| Suspension arm: corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension | 3.2% |
| Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Non-component advisories | 3.1% |
| Track rod end: ball joint has slight play Steering | 3.1% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
4 years of the Renault Koleos, by year of first registration, have their own page with MOT results, common faults, mileage and how many are left. Against all cars of the same age, the 2018 cars did best at their 2025 MOT (82.3% passed first time) and the 2009 cars worst (50.9%).
| Year | Registered | Left | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | – | 765 | 50.9% |
| 2017 | 671 | 649 | 79.0% |
| 2018 | 916 | 898 | 82.3% |
| 2019 | 976 | 958 | 82.1% |
Registered: cars on the DVLA record at the end of the year they were first registered (these counts start in 2014, so older years show a dash). Left: licensed or declared SORN at the end of 2025. Both cover the United Kingdom. Pass rate: first-time passes at normal MOT tests in Great Britain in 2025; all cars: every car first registered the same year.
The average Renault Koleos covers 8,106 miles a year, worked out from odometer readings at consecutive MOT tests.
| Vehicle age | Miles a year |
|---|---|
| 4–5 years | 8,854 |
| 6–7 years | 8,642 |
| 8–10 years | 8,837 |
| 15–19 years | 5,850 |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Registrations of Renault Koleoses for the first time in Great Britain peaked at 1,858 in 2009. In 2025, 0 were registered. With almost none registered new, the number on the road is likely to keep falling.
| Year | First registrations |
|---|---|
| ’01 | 0 |
| ’02 | 0 |
| ’03 | 0 |
| ’04 | 0 |
| ’05 | 0 |
| ’06 | 0 |
| ’07 | 0 |
| ’08 | 625 |
| ’09 | 1,858 |
| ’10 | 107 |
| ’11 | 1 |
| ’12 | 1 |
| ’13 | 1 |
| ’14 | 0 |
| ’15 | 0 |
| ’16 | 0 |
| ’17 | 688 |
| ’18 | 932 |
| ’19 | 987 |
| ’20 | 463 |
| ’21 | 15 |
| ’22 | 0 |
| ’23 | 0 |
| ’24 | 0 |
| ’25 | 0 |
Source:DfT / DVLA 2001 to 2025 Updated
Of the 3,666 Renault Koleoses licensed in the UK at the end of 2025, 81.8% have an engine of 1,901cc to 2,000cc, and 9.2% have an engine of 1,501cc to 1,600cc. The share with an engine of 1,901cc to 2,000cc has fallen from 100.0% in 2014 to 81.8%.
DVLA records engine size in 100cc bands.
| Engine size | Share of those licensed |
|---|---|
| 1,901cc to 2,000cc 2,998 licensed | 81.8% |
| 1,501cc to 1,600cc 337 licensed | 9.2% |
| 1,701cc to 1,800cc 331 licensed | 9.0% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
| Engine size | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,901–2,000cc | Diesel | 2,998 | 81.8% |
| 1,501–1,600cc | Diesel | 337 | 9.2% |
| 1,701–1,800cc | Diesel | 331 | 9.0% |
Share of those licensed at the end of each year, for the most common sizes.
| Year | 1,901–2,000cc | 1,501–1,600cc | 1,701–1,800cc |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 100.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2015 | 100.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2016 | 100.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2017 | 94.6% | 5.4% | 0.0% |
| 2018 | 91.0% | 9.0% | 0.0% |
| 2019 | 91.0% | 7.6% | 1.5% |
| 2020 | 85.9% | 7.1% | 7.0% |
| 2021 | 85.3% | 7.2% | 7.5% |
| 2022 | 84.7% | 7.5% | 7.8% |
| 2023 | 84.0% | 8.3% | 7.7% |
| 2024 | 82.8% | 8.7% | 8.5% |
| 2025 | 81.8% | 9.2% | 9.0% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
United Kingdom figures from DfT table VEH0220 (licensed cars at the end of each year, SORN excluded), so they differ slightly from the Great Britain counts elsewhere on this page. How we use engine sizes.
The Vehicle Certification Agency’s new car data lists the Renault Koleos from 2009 to 2022. On the WLTP test (listings 2021 to 2022), official combined fuel economy for its petrol and diesel versions ranges from 36.2 to 46.3 mpg, with CO2 of 161 to 203 g/km. On the older NEDC test (listings 2009 to 2018), official combined fuel economy for its diesel versions ranges from 35.8 to 57.6 mpg, with CO2 of 128 to 209 g/km.
| Engine and fuel | Combined mpg | CO2 g/km | Listed | Euro standard | Versions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 petrol | 36.2–38.2 | 194–203 | 2021–2022 | Euro 6c | 4 |
| 1.7 diesel | 45.6–46.3 | 161–162 | 2021–2022 | Euro 6d‑TEMP | 2 |
| 2.0 diesel | 40.4–40.9 | 181–183 | 2021–2022 | Euro 6d‑TEMP | 2 |
| Engine and fuel | Combined mpg | CO2 g/km | Listed | Euro standard | Versions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6 diesel | 57.6 | 128 | 2017–2018 | Euro 6 | 1 |
| 2.0 diesel | 35.8–50.4 | 148–209 | 2009–2018 | Euro 4 to Euro 6c | 8 |
Source:VCA July 2000 to 15 September 2026 Updated
DVSA lists 1 safety recall for the Renault Koleos, launched on 10 November 2009.
A recall applies to cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, not to every Renault Koleos. The details come from manufacturers through DVSA, which says they may be delayed or incomplete. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check or ask the manufacturer or a dealer. How we match recalls to models.
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis January 1992 to September 2026 Updated
| Model | Licensed | Change on a year | SORN | Rank | Main fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renault Koleos | 3,407 | −6.9% | 356 | 485 | Diesel |
| Renault Clio | 316,262 | −3.5% | 52,228 | 21 | Petrol |
| Renault Captur | 190,387 | +5.0% | 1,611 | 41 | Petrol |
| Renault Megane | 90,154 | −11.2% | 30,807 | 106 | Diesel |
| Renault Kadjar | 65,006 | −1.3% | 736 | 124 | Petrol |
| Figures | Source | Period | Records | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Licensed and SORN counts | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | End of March 2026 | 3,763 Koleos records (licensed and SORN) | 15 September 2026 |
| Registered for the first time | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | 2001 to 2025 | – | 15 September 2026 |
| MOT results and mileage | Anonymised MOT tests and results Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency Derived statistics UK Motoring | 2025 | 3,909 MOT tests | 15 September 2026 |
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