RENAULT KOLEOS2009 · 2.0L DIESEL

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, evidenced by a clean pass in the most recent February 2026 test. Although the record shows a failure on that same date at 61,768 miles, the immediate pass with no recorded defects suggests a straightforward rectification. This follows a period of consistent results from 2023 through 2025, indicating that the vehicle has maintained its mechanical integrity and structural standards over the last three years. The mileage pattern is exceptionally low for a seventeen-year-old vehicle, averaging only approximately 3,600 miles per year. The data shows consistent but infrequent usage, moving from 52,277 miles in March 2023 to 58,116 miles in February 2025, and reaching 61,768 miles by early 2026. While low mileage typically reduces mechanical wear on the drivetrain and engine, it increases the risk of dry rot in rubber-based components, such as bushings and hoses, which can perish due to time regardless of distance travelled. A physical inspection should focus on components susceptible to age-related degradation. The buyer must inspect the suspension system for cracking or perished bushes and check the brake lines for corrosion, as low usage often leads to seized caliper pistons. Given the age of the Renault, verifying the condition of the chassis for structural rust or surface corrosion is essential to ensure that the low mileage has not masked hidden environmental damage during long periods of stationary storage.