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Renault Laguna MOT pass rate and common problems

62.2% of Renault Lagunas passed the 2024 MOT (9,316 first tests): 54.8% at the first attempt and 7.4% after a fix at the test centre (PRS). About 1 in 2 failed the first attempt. For its age, it fails 10% more often than normal: MOT Risk Index 109.9 (95% CI 107.5–112.4; 100 = normal).

Renault Laguna at a glance, 2024 MOT
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
MOT pass rate62.2%incl. 7.4% fixed at the test centre20249316
Passed at the first attempt54.8%all first tests20249316
MOT Risk Index (95% CI 107.5–112.4)109.9index100 = normal for its age · rank 558 (tied) of 761 (1 = fails least for its age)20249316
Biggest excess: Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment42.6per 10029.8 same-age2019–202496860
Dangerous defects16.9per 10011.2 UK, not age-adjusted2019–202496860
Advisory items194.3per 100127.1 UK, not age-adjusted2019–202496860
strip · Renault Laguna · MOT Risk Index · 109.9 vs 100 = normal · 2024
MOT Risk Index · Renault Laguna. 0–240; 100 = normal for its age; median model 92.8 · rank 558 (tied) of 761 (1 = fails least for its age). It would rank between 535 and 579 anywhere within its 95% interval, other models held where they are. DVSA, 2024.
Renault Laguna index position among 761 models
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Rank558of 761published models, 1 = fails least for its age20249316
Best rank within its 95% interval535rankother models held where they are20249316
Worst rank within its 95% interval579rankother models held where they are20249316

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Data release dvsa-2024-v2 (24 Sep 2026) · full dataset (v5). This model's index changed from 112.9 to 109.9 in the 24 September 2026 release, after duplicate test records were removed.

What actually fails on a Renault Laguna MOT, and how often?

Renault Laguna MOTs fail most often on ‘lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment’: 42.6 per 100 tests, against 29.8 for UK cars of the same age (2019–2024, n = 96,860).

bar · Renault Laguna · Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment · 42.6 vs 29.8 · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Renault Laguna: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment42.6per 10029.82019–202441284
Suspension38.7per 10026.12019–202437523
Brakes25.7per 10018.32019–202424853
Body, chassis, structure14.3per 1009.92019–202413808
Visibility11.1per 10010.42019–202410763
Tyres11.1per 10010.42019–202410758

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 96,860 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Tyres, brakes and suspension: how does the Renault Laguna compare with cars of the same age?

The biggest excess for the Renault Laguna is suspension at age 8: 19.3 failures per 100 tests, against 7.8 for same-age cars of comparable models (2019–2024, n = 2,420).

bullet · Renault Laguna · Tyres, age 8 · 6.5 vs 6.3 · 2019–2024
Tyres, age 8: 6.5 vs 6.3. Brakes, age 8: 9.3 vs 5.4. Suspension, age 8: 19.3 vs 7.8. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Renault Laguna: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Tyres, age 86.5per 1006.32019–20242420
Brakes, age 89.3per 1005.42019–20242420
Suspension, age 819.3per 1007.82019–20242420

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 9,316 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Will my Renault Laguna's advisory become a fail at the next MOT?

Renault Laguna advisories turn into fails more often than on the median model: lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment advisories became a fail at the next MOT 35.8% of the time.

funnel · Renault Laguna · Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment · 35.8 vs median model · 2019–2024
Advisories on lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment: 35.8 of 100 became a fail on the same item at the next MOT. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Renault Laguna: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment35.8% next failmedian model2019–20243601
Suspension28.4% next failmedian model2019–202418617
Brakes19.6% next failmedian model2019–202422279
Body, chassis, structure17.8% next failmedian model2019–20241644
Steering17.2% next failmedian model2019–20242186
Tyres10.8% next failmedian model2019–202418424
Noise, emissions and leaks6.3% next failmedian model2019–20244173
Identification of the vehicle3.7% next failmedian model2019–20242228
Full table
Further values · 2019–2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems3.6% next failmedian model2019–2024605
Road wheels0.6% next failmedian model2019–20241549
Non-component advisories0% next failmedian model2019–20246667

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 9,316 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

My Renault Laguna got an MOT advisory: what gets flagged most?

Renault Laguna MOTs flag brakes most: 60 advisories per 100 tests, against 34.7 across UK tests (2019–2024, n = 96,860).

bar · Renault Laguna · Brakes · 60 vs 34.7 · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Renault Laguna: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Brakes60per 10034.72019–202458126
Suspension48.5per 10026.22019–202446962
Tyres43.5per 10039.72019–202442128
Non-component advisories11.8per 1007.82019–202411411
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment7.9per 1002.82019–20247642
Noise, emissions and leaks7.3per 1005.22019–20247053

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 96,860 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What is likely to fail next on a Renault Laguna?

For Renault Lagunas aged 12 to 14 whose last MOT was a fail, the item most likely to fail at the next MOT is ‘lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment’: 31.8% failed on it (2019–2024, n = 12,414).

bar · Renault Laguna · Suspension, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass · 18.6 vs baseline · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Renault Laguna: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Suspension, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass18.6% next fail2019–20241770
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass13.8% next fail2019–20241770
Body, chassis, structure, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass8.7% next fail2019–20241770
Brakes, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass7.3% next fail2019–20241770
Tyres, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass5.1% next fail2019–20241770
Visibility, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass4.8% next fail2019–20241770
Noise, emissions and leaks, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass1.1% next fail2019–20241770
Steering, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass0.5% next fail2019–20241770
Full table
Further values · 2019–2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass0.3% next fail2019–20241770
Suspension, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory21.0% next fail2019–20241310
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory17.7% next fail2019–20241310
Brakes, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory9.9% next fail2019–20241310
Body, chassis, structure, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory9.5% next fail2019–20241310
Tyres, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory8.6% next fail2019–20241310
Visibility, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory5.2% next fail2019–20241310
Noise, emissions and leaks, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory2.3% next fail2019–20241310
Steering, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory0.5% next fail2019–20241310
Road wheels, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory0.4% next fail2019–20241310
Suspension, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail24.5% next fail2019–20242122
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail23.2% next fail2019–20242122
Brakes, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail14.0% next fail2019–20242122
Body, chassis, structure, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail10.2% next fail2019–20242122
Tyres, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail8.3% next fail2019–20242122
Visibility, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail7.3% next fail2019–20242122
Noise, emissions and leaks, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail2.3% next fail2019–20242122
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail0.9% next fail2019–20242122
Steering, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail0.7% next fail2019–20242122
Identification of the vehicle, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail0.3% next fail2019–20242122
Road wheels, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail0.3% next fail2019–20242122
Suspension, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass18.3% next fail2019–20246407
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass16.1% next fail2019–20246407
Body, chassis, structure, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass9.2% next fail2019–20246407
Brakes, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass8.6% next fail2019–20246407
Tyres, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass5.1% next fail2019–20246407
Visibility, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass5.0% next fail2019–20246407
Noise, emissions and leaks, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass1.5% next fail2019–20246407
Steering, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass1.1% next fail2019–20246407
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass0.6% next fail2019–20246407
Identification of the vehicle, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass0.2% next fail2019–20246407
Road wheels, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass0.2% next fail2019–20246407
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory23.0% next fail2019–20246395
Suspension, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory22.9% next fail2019–20246395
Body, chassis, structure, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory12.0% next fail2019–20246395
Brakes, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory11.6% next fail2019–20246395
Visibility, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory8.0% next fail2019–20246395
Tyres, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory7.4% next fail2019–20246395
Noise, emissions and leaks, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory1.7% next fail2019–20246395
Steering, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory1.5% next fail2019–20246395
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory0.7% next fail2019–20246395
Identification of the vehicle, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory0.4% next fail2019–20246395
Road wheels, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory0.3% next fail2019–20246395
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail26.9% next fail2019–202410475
Suspension, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail25.9% next fail2019–202410475
Brakes, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail15.8% next fail2019–202410475
Body, chassis, structure, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail13.4% next fail2019–202410475
Visibility, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail9.3% next fail2019–202410475
Tyres, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail9.2% next fail2019–202410475
Noise, emissions and leaks, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail2.8% next fail2019–202410475
Steering, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail1.7% next fail2019–202410475
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail1.0% next fail2019–202410475
Road wheels, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail0.4% next fail2019–202410475
Identification of the vehicle, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail0.3% next fail2019–202410475
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass18.6% next fail2019–20245853
Suspension, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass18.2% next fail2019–20245853
Body, chassis, structure, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass9.5% next fail2019–20245853
Brakes, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass9.4% next fail2019–20245853
Visibility, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass5.9% next fail2019–20245853
Tyres, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass4.9% next fail2019–20245853
Steering, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass3.1% next fail2019–20245853
Noise, emissions and leaks, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass1.8% next fail2019–20245853
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass1.1% next fail2019–20245853
Identification of the vehicle, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass0.2% next fail2019–20245853
Road wheels, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass0.2% next fail2019–20245853
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory26.6% next fail2019–20247595
Suspension, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory24.4% next fail2019–20247595
Brakes, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory13.9% next fail2019–20247595
Body, chassis, structure, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory11.5% next fail2019–20247595
Visibility, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory9.8% next fail2019–20247595
Tyres, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory7.3% next fail2019–20247595
Steering, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory4.9% next fail2019–20247595
Noise, emissions and leaks, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory2.6% next fail2019–20247595
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory1.1% next fail2019–20247595
Road wheels, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory0.4% next fail2019–20247595
Identification of the vehicle, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory0.4% next fail2019–20247595
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail31.8% next fail2019–202412414
Suspension, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail28.3% next fail2019–202412414
Brakes, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail18.0% next fail2019–202412414
Body, chassis, structure, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail13.2% next fail2019–202412414
Visibility, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail11.3% next fail2019–202412414
Tyres, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail9.9% next fail2019–202412414
Steering, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail6.5% next fail2019–202412414
Noise, emissions and leaks, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail3.9% next fail2019–202412414
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail1.6% next fail2019–202412414
Identification of the vehicle, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail0.5% next fail2019–202412414
Road wheels, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail0.4% next fail2019–202412414
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass16.5% next fail2019–20242914
Suspension, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass16.4% next fail2019–20242914
Brakes, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass9.4% next fail2019–20242914
Body, chassis, structure, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass8.2% next fail2019–20242914
Visibility, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass7.4% next fail2019–20242914
Steering, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass5.9% next fail2019–20242914
Tyres, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass4.6% next fail2019–20242914
Noise, emissions and leaks, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass3.1% next fail2019–20242914
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass1.2% next fail2019–20242914
Identification of the vehicle, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass0.3% next fail2019–20242914
Road wheels, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass0.2% next fail2019–20242914
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory25.1% next fail2019–20244630
Suspension, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory24.0% next fail2019–20244630
Brakes, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory14.1% next fail2019–20244630
Body, chassis, structure, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory11.1% next fail2019–20244630
Visibility, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory11.0% next fail2019–20244630
Steering, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory9.1% next fail2019–20244630
Tyres, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory7.3% next fail2019–20244630
Noise, emissions and leaks, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory3.9% next fail2019–20244630
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory1.8% next fail2019–20244630
Identification of the vehicle, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory0.4% next fail2019–20244630
Road wheels, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory0.2% next fail2019–20244630
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail29.7% next fail2019–20246944
Suspension, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail27.8% next fail2019–20246944
Brakes, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail18.9% next fail2019–20246944
Body, chassis, structure, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail12.9% next fail2019–20246944
Visibility, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail12.7% next fail2019–20246944
Steering, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail11.2% next fail2019–20246944
Tyres, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail9.3% next fail2019–20246944
Noise, emissions and leaks, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail6.1% next fail2019–20246944
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail2.1% next fail2019–20246944
Identification of the vehicle, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail0.7% next fail2019–20246944
Road wheels, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail0.5% next fail2019–20246944
Suspension, 20 years or older, after a pass14.3% next fail2019–2024663
Body, chassis, structure, 20 years or older, after a pass9.2% next fail2019–2024663
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 20 years or older, after a pass9.0% next fail2019–2024663
Brakes, 20 years or older, after a pass6.5% next fail2019–2024663
Visibility, 20 years or older, after a pass5.7% next fail2019–2024663
Steering, 20 years or older, after a pass4.1% next fail2019–2024663
Noise, emissions and leaks, 20 years or older, after a pass3.6% next fail2019–2024663
Tyres, 20 years or older, after a pass2.6% next fail2019–2024663
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 20 years or older, after a pass0.9% next fail2019–2024663
Suspension, 20 years or older, after an advisory22.6% next fail2019–2024857
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 20 years or older, after an advisory19.4% next fail2019–2024857
Body, chassis, structure, 20 years or older, after an advisory15.3% next fail2019–2024857
Visibility, 20 years or older, after an advisory12.3% next fail2019–2024857
Brakes, 20 years or older, after an advisory11.9% next fail2019–2024857
Steering, 20 years or older, after an advisory8.8% next fail2019–2024857
Tyres, 20 years or older, after an advisory5.3% next fail2019–2024857
Noise, emissions and leaks, 20 years or older, after an advisory5.1% next fail2019–2024857
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 20 years or older, after an advisory3.1% next fail2019–2024857
Suspension, 20 years or older, after a fail25.8% next fail2019–20241064
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 20 years or older, after a fail24.1% next fail2019–20241064
Body, chassis, structure, 20 years or older, after a fail17.0% next fail2019–20241064
Brakes, 20 years or older, after a fail15.0% next fail2019–20241064
Visibility, 20 years or older, after a fail12.5% next fail2019–20241064
Steering, 20 years or older, after a fail10.8% next fail2019–20241064
Noise, emissions and leaks, 20 years or older, after a fail9.1% next fail2019–20241064
Tyres, 20 years or older, after a fail5.5% next fail2019–20241064
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 20 years or older, after a fail3.6% next fail2019–20241064
Identification of the vehicle, 20 years or older, after a fail0.7% next fail2019–20241064

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 9,316 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How often does a Renault Laguna get a dangerous MOT defect?

The Renault Laguna gets a dangerous defect more often than the UK average: 16.9 per 100 first tests against 11.2 across the UK. A dangerous defect means the vehicle should not be driven away until it is fixed. In the same tests, 113.0 major and 27.2 minor defects were recorded per 100 tests (one test can record several).

bullet · Renault Laguna · Dangerous defects · 16.9 vs 11.2 · 2019–2024
Dangerous defects: 16.9 vs 11.2. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Renault Laguna: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Dangerous defects16.9per 10011.22019–202496860

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 96,860 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id; severity not recorded for some 2018–2021 tests · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Will my Renault Laguna still pass its MOT in a few years?

First-time MOT failures for the Renault Laguna go from 42.3% at age 12 (rough estimate: 260 tests, 95% interval 36.5–48.4%) to 48.3% at age 19 (rough estimate: 344 tests, 95% interval 43.0–53.5%), against 43.5% for all cars aged 19 (rough estimate: 344 tests, 95% interval 43.0–53.5%) (2024, n = 9,316).

line · Renault Laguna · Age 12 (rough estimate: 260 tests, 95% interval 36.5–48.4%) · 42.3 vs 35.7 · 2024
Age 12 (rough esti: 42.3. Age 19 (rough esti: 48.3. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Renault Laguna: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 12 (rough estimate: 260 tests, 95% interval 36.5–48.4%)42.3% failed first time35.72024260
Age 1342.9% failed first time38.220241444
Age 1446.9% failed first time40.420241694
Age 1545.6% failed first time41.620241192
Age 1645.1% failed first time43.120241907
Age 1748.2% failed first time43.12024882
Age 18 (rough estimate: 442 tests, 95% interval 42.7–51.9%)47.3% failed first time43.92024442
Age 19 (rough estimate: 344 tests, 95% interval 43.0–53.5%)48.3% failed first time43.52024344

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 9,316 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How does the Renault Laguna compare with cars of its own age and size?

At every age shown, Renault Lagunas fail first time more often than comparable models of the same size class; the biggest difference is at age 8, where they fail more often: 41.4% against 23.2% (2024, n = 2,420).

line · Renault Laguna · Age 7 · 37.0 vs 20.1 · 2024
Age 7: 37.0. Age 20: 47.9. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Renault Laguna: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 737.0% fail20.12024381
Age 841.4% fail23.220242420
Age 942.9% fail26.720244828
Age 1044.7% fail30.020246576
Age 1146.2% fail33.4202410450
Age 1247.2% fail36.4202412645
Age 1349.0% fail38.8202413040
Age 1449.7% fail40.8202411795
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 1550.2% fail42.320249976
Age 1649.7% fail43.120248029
Age 1750.5% fail43.520245191
Age 1849.6% fail43.620243326
Age 1948.4% fail43.220242599
Age 2047.9% fail42.420241871

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 9,316 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Renault Laguna years should I avoid?

The Renault Laguna build year that fails most for its age is 2007: index 103.2 (95% CI 100.6–105.8) against the model's own age norm of 100 (2019–2024, n = 11,575).

Build year matters for the Renault Laguna: 2007 Renault Lagunas fail more than their age would predict, 2011 ones less. Years whose confidence interval includes normal are shown without a label.

bar · Renault Laguna · Build year 2001 (rough estimate: 574 tests, 95% interval 88.1–110.8) · 99.4 vs 100 = normal · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Renault Laguna: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Build year 2001 (rough estimate: 574 tests, 95% interval 88.1–110.8)99.4index vs own age100 = normal2019–2024574
Build year 2002 (rough estimate: 2,035 tests, 95% interval 89.0–100.7)94.8index vs own age100 = normal2019–20242035
Build year 2003 (rough estimate: 3,823 tests, 95% interval 96.0–104.8)100.4index vs own age100 = normal2019–20243823
Build year 2004101.7index vs own age100 = normal2019–20245705
Build year 2005102.2index vs own age100 = normal2019–20246177
Build year 200699.5index vs own age100 = normal2019–20246901
Build year 2007 (worse for its age)103.2index vs own age100 = normal2019–202411575
Build year 2008 (better for its age)97index vs own age100 = normal2019–202418316
Full table
Further values · 2019–2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Build year 200998.2index vs own age100 = normal2019–20249754
Build year 201098.3index vs own age100 = normal2019–202412895
Build year 2011 (better for its age)92.1index vs own age100 = normal2019–202410662
Build year 2012 (rough estimate: 1,525 tests, 95% interval 88.1–103.0)95.6index vs own age100 = normal2019–20241525

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 9,316 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How much does it cost to fix a Renault Laguna MOT fail?

Expected repair cost per Renault Laguna MOT: about £178 (up to about £338 if more expensive parts are needed), from the chance of failing each item and its most common UK repair price (catalogue estimate, n = 9,316).

Computed, not measured.

bar · Renault Laguna · Expected repair bill · 177.8 vs modal price catalogue · price catalogue
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Renault Laguna: the numbers behind this answer (price catalogue)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Expected repair bill177.8GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue9316
Estimated range lower177.8GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue9316
Estimated range upper337.9GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue9316
Suspension: Suspension coil spring (single corner)69.7GBP expected contribution180price catalogue9316
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment: Battery replacement (standard 12V lead-acid)59.6GBP expected contribution140price catalogue9316
Brakes: Front brake pads (parts + labour, typical hatchback)38.5GBP expected contribution150price catalogue9316
Tyres: Tyre (single mid-range 16" fitted)10.0GBP expected contribution90price catalogue9316

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: price catalogue · n = 9,316 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is the Renault Laguna more reliable than similar cars?

Of 8 similar models, 7 fail less often for their age than the Renault Laguna and 1 as often or more. The Renault Laguna has an MOT Risk Index of 109.9, where 100 = normal for its age (2024, n = 9,316).

bar · Renault Laguna · Renault Laguna (this model) · 109.9 vs 100 = normal · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Renault Laguna: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Renault Laguna (this model)109.9index100 = normal20249316
Peugeot 407109.1index109.920248915
Mercedes-Benz CLC106.3index109.920248510
Citroen C5109.4index109.9202420466
Seat Altea105.8index109.9202414538
Peugeot 508105.4index109.9202418837
Volvo S40104.6index109.9202418102
Volvo V50110.4index109.9202429883
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Kia Optima99index109.9202411304

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 9,316 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many miles does a Renault Laguna normally do?

At age 15, the median Renault Laguna had covered 118,494 miles by its MOT; the middle half ranged from 92,600 to 146,503 miles (2024, n = 1,192).

line · Renault Laguna · Age 12 median (rough estimate) · 121102 vs baseline · 2024
Age 12 median (rou: 121102. Age 19 P75 (rough : 121425. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Renault Laguna: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 12 median (rough estimate)121102miles2024260
Age 12 P25 (rough estimate)94551miles2024260
Age 12 P75 (rough estimate)153439miles2024260
Age 13 median119103miles20241444
Age 13 P2591771miles20241444
Age 13 P75146624miles20241444
Age 14 median121420miles20241694
Age 14 P2595208miles20241694
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 14 P75149865miles20241694
Age 15 median118494miles20241192
Age 15 P2592600miles20241192
Age 15 P75146503miles20241192
Age 16 median121533miles20241907
Age 16 P2593936miles20241907
Age 16 P75151636miles20241907
Age 17 median115753miles2024882
Age 17 P2590060miles2024882
Age 17 P75145353miles2024882
Age 18 median (rough estimate)99200miles2024442
Age 18 P25 (rough estimate)76267miles2024442
Age 18 P75 (rough estimate)129274miles2024442
Age 19 median (rough estimate)97013miles2024344
Age 19 P25 (rough estimate)73100miles2024344
Age 19 P75 (rough estimate)121425miles2024344

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 9,316 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does high mileage mean more Renault Laguna MOT failures at the same age?

At ages 15+, 24.8% of Renault Lagunas with under 40,000 miles failed first time, against 47.8% of those with over 140,000 miles (2024, n = 1,659). Inside this age group, higher mileage goes with more failures.

bar · Renault Laguna · Age 10–14, 40-70k miles (rough estimate: 252 tests, 95% interval 28.9–40.6%) · 34.5 vs baseline · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Renault Laguna: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 10–14, 40-70k miles (rough estimate: 252 tests, 95% interval 28.9–40.6%)34.5% failed first time2024252
Age 10–14, 70-100k miles42.2% failed first time2024739
Age 10–14, 100-140k miles44.9% failed first time20241276
Age 10–14, 140k+ miles49.4% failed first time20241067
Age 15+, <40k miles (rough estimate: 137 tests, 95% interval 18.3–32.7%)24.8% failed first time2024137
Age 15+, 40-70k miles40.9% failed first time2024694
Age 15+, 70-100k miles44.2% failed first time20241396
Age 15+, 100-140k miles47.9% failed first time20241960
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 15+, 140k+ miles47.8% failed first time20241522

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 9,316 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many miles does a Renault Laguna last?

56.2% of Renault Lagunas tested had reached 100,000 miles, and 15.5% had reached 150,000 (2024, n = 54,164).

line · Renault Laguna · 100,000 miles · 56.2 vs baseline · 2024
100,000 miles: 56.2. 200,000 miles: 2.5. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Renault Laguna: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
100,000 miles56.2% of tested cars202454164
150,000 miles15.5% of tested cars202414914
200,000 miles2.5% of tested cars20242386

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 9,316 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is the Renault Laguna driven more or less than average, and does that change the picture?

Matched on annual mileage as well as age, the Renault Laguna index is 113.9, against 118.7 on age alone (2019–2024, n = 9,316).

slope · Renault Laguna · Age and mileage adjusted index · 113.9 vs 118.7 · 2019–2024
Age and mileage adjusted index: 118.7 vs 113.9. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Renault Laguna: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age and mileage adjusted index113.9index118.72019–20249316

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 9,316 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Renault Laguna fuel fails its MOT less?

There is no real difference between diesel and petrol Renault Lagunas before allowing for age: 45.8% against 43.1% fail first time.

bar · Renault Laguna · Diesel · 45.8 vs other fuels · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Renault Laguna: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Diesel45.8% fail first timeother fuels20247081
Petrol43.1% fail first timeother fuels20242233

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 9,316 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Renault Laguna engine is best?

For its age, the best Renault Laguna engine is the diesel 1.2–1.5 litre at index 98.0, and the worst the petrol 1.5–1.8 litre at 104.9, where 100 = the model's own average (2024, n = 9,316).

bar · Renault Laguna · Petrol over 2.0 litre (rough estimate: 708 tests, 95% interval 83.9–99.1) · 91.4 vs 100 = model average · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Renault Laguna: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Petrol over 2.0 litre (rough estimate: 708 tests, 95% interval 83.9–99.1)91.4index vs model norm100 = model average2024708
Diesel over 2.0 litre (rough estimate: 1,840 tests, 95% interval 92.8–102.2)97.5index vs model norm100 = model average20241840
Diesel 1.2–1.5 litre98index vs model norm100 = model average202411414
Petrol 1.8–2.0 litre99.4index vs model norm100 = model average202417644
Diesel 1.8–2.0 litre99.9index vs model norm100 = model average202455538
Petrol 1.5–1.8 litre104.9index vs model norm100 = model average20249316

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 9,316 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Where in Britain does the Renault Laguna fail its MOT most?

Renault Laguna fails first-time MOTs most in Dundee (DD): 67.8% against 47.7% across Britain for this model, both 2019–2024 (2024, n = 441).

First-time failure rates for the Renault Laguna range from 34.8% in the Romford (RM) postcode area to 63.7% in the Kirkcaldy (KY) postcode area, before allowing for age: a wider spread by area than for the typical model.

map · Renault Laguna · Dundee (DD) (rough estimate: 441 tests, 95% interval 63.3–72.0%) · 67.8 vs 45.2 · 2024
Scotland. N. England. Wales. London. S. West. % failing. 36%. 56%. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Renault Laguna: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Dundee (DD) (rough estimate: 441 tests, 95% interval 63.3–72.0%)67.8% fail first time45.22024441
Kirkcaldy (KY)63.7% fail first time45.22024708
Torquay (TQ) (rough estimate: 436 tests, 95% interval 56.4–65.5%)61.0% fail first time45.22024436
Romford (RM)34.8% fail first time45.22024600
Enfield (EN) (rough estimate: 496 tests, 95% interval 31.2–39.6%)35.3% fail first time45.22024496
Sutton (SM) (rough estimate: 172 tests, 95% interval 28.7–42.9%)35.5% fail first time45.22024172
Harrogate (HG) (rough estimate: 193 tests, 95% interval 52.5–66.3%)59.6% fail first time45.22024193
Aberdeen (AB)59.1% fail first time45.22024621
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Lancaster (LA) (rough estimate: 451 tests, 95% interval 53.0–62.1%)57.6% fail first time45.22024451
York (YO)57% fail first time45.22024828
Hull (HU)56.7% fail first time45.22024720
Lincoln (LN)56.3% fail first time45.22024659
Cardiff (CF)56.3% fail first time45.220241383
Falkirk (FK) (rough estimate: 367 tests, 95% interval 51.0–61.1%)56.1% fail first time45.22024367
Truro (TR)55.9% fail first time45.22024998
Halifax (HX) (rough estimate: 244 tests, 95% interval 49.1–61.4%)55.3% fail first time45.22024244
Inverness (IV)55.1% fail first time45.22024537
Plymouth (PL)54.8% fail first time45.220241383
Edinburgh (EH)54.5% fail first time45.22024986
Perth (PH) (rough estimate: 271 tests, 95% interval 48.3–60.1%)54.2% fail first time45.22024271
Darlington (DL)54.2% fail first time45.22024579
Exeter (EX)54.0% fail first time45.220241360
Stoke-on-Trent (ST)53.9% fail first time45.22024971
Telford (TF) (rough estimate: 396 tests, 95% interval 48.9–58.6%)53.8% fail first time45.22024396
Bristol (BS)53.1% fail first time45.220241549
Salisbury (SP) (rough estimate: 488 tests, 95% interval 48.2–57.1%)52.7% fail first time45.22024488
Paisley (PA) (rough estimate: 426 tests, 95% interval 47.8–57.3%)52.6% fail first time45.22024426
Kilmarnock (KA) (rough estimate: 476 tests, 95% interval 48.0–57.0%)52.5% fail first time45.22024476
Carlisle (CA)52.4% fail first time45.22024525
Dorchester (DT)52.4% fail first time45.22024504
Galashiels (TD) (rough estimate: 155 tests, 95% interval 44.4–60.0%)52.3% fail first time45.22024155
Bath (BA)51.9% fail first time45.22024876
Cleveland (TS)51.9% fail first time45.22024864
Gloucester (GL)51.4% fail first time45.220241461
Huddersfield (HD) (rough estimate: 252 tests, 95% interval 44.7–56.9%)50.8% fail first time45.22024252
Newport (NP)50.5% fail first time45.22024815
Guildford (GU)50.5% fail first time45.220241245
Walsall (WS)50.5% fail first time45.22024953
Stockport (SK)50.5% fail first time45.22024741
Glasgow (G)50.4% fail first time45.220241354
Northampton (NN)50.4% fail first time45.220241558
Wigan (WN) (rough estimate: 429 tests, 95% interval 45.6–55.1%)50.4% fail first time45.22024429
Blackpool (FY) (rough estimate: 492 tests, 95% interval 45.8–54.6%)50.2% fail first time45.22024492
Taunton (TA)49.9% fail first time45.22024647
Sunderland (SR) (rough estimate: 329 tests, 95% interval 44.5–55.2%)49.9% fail first time45.22024329
Shrewsbury (SY)49.7% fail first time45.22024751
Swansea (SA)49.5% fail first time45.220241723
Portsmouth (PO)49.4% fail first time45.220241452
Brighton (BN)49.2% fail first time45.220241144
Bournemouth (BH)49.0% fail first time45.220241050
Chester (CH)49% fail first time45.220241196
Swindon (SN)49.0% fail first time45.22024917
Norwich (NR)48.4% fail first time45.220241905
Canterbury (CT)48.3% fail first time45.220241074
Worcester (WR)48.3% fail first time45.22024671
Preston (PR)48.3% fail first time45.22024868
Nottingham (NG)48.2% fail first time45.220241880
Dudley (DY)48.0% fail first time45.22024721
Colchester (CO)47.9% fail first time45.22024678
Durham (DH)47.8% fail first time45.22024517
Dumfries (DG) (rough estimate: 248 tests, 95% interval 41.4–53.8%)47.6% fail first time45.22024248
Warrington (WA)47.6% fail first time45.220241112
Ipswich (IP)47.5% fail first time45.220241444
Cambridge (CB)47.5% fail first time45.22024750
Doncaster (DN)47.3% fail first time45.220241598
Peterborough (PE)47.2% fail first time45.220242391
Motherwell (ML) (rough estimate: 472 tests, 95% interval 42.6–51.5%)47.0% fail first time45.22024472
Bradford (BD)46.8% fail first time45.22024827
Leeds (LS)46.7% fail first time45.22024966
Tonbridge (TN)46.5% fail first time45.220241349
Bolton (BL)46.5% fail first time45.22024505
Oldham (OL)46.5% fail first time45.22024546
Southampton (SO)46.4% fail first time45.220241046
Sheffield (S)46.2% fail first time45.220242092
Llandudno (LL)46.1% fail first time45.22024934
Redhill (RH)46.1% fail first time45.22024934
Oxford (OX)45.9% fail first time45.220241145
Manchester (M)45.4% fail first time45.220241343
Newcastle (NE)45.4% fail first time45.220241626
Crewe (CW) (rough estimate: 423 tests, 95% interval 40.7–50.2%)45.4% fail first time45.22024423
Hereford (HR) (rough estimate: 467 tests, 95% interval 40.7–49.7%)45.2% fail first time45.22024467
Derby (DE)45.1% fail first time45.220241274
Coventry (CV)44.9% fail first time45.220241646
Watford (WD) (rough estimate: 303 tests, 95% interval 39.1–50.2%)44.5% fail first time45.22024303
Wakefield (WF)44.5% fail first time45.22024768
Milton Keynes (MK)44.2% fail first time45.22024859
London SW (SW) (rough estimate: 299 tests, 95% interval 38.6–49.8%)44.1% fail first time45.22024299
St Albans (AL) (rough estimate: 317 tests, 95% interval 38.5–49.4%)43.9% fail first time45.22024317
Liverpool (L)43.7% fail first time45.22024828
Hemel Hempstead (HP)43.5% fail first time45.22024852
Reading (RG)43.4% fail first time45.220241222
Kirkwall (KW) (rough estimate: 164 tests, 95% interval 35.9–50.9%)43.3% fail first time45.22024164
Slough (SL)43.2% fail first time45.22024595
Blackburn (BB)43.0% fail first time45.22024813
Medway (ME)42.9% fail first time45.22024858
Leicester (LE)42.5% fail first time45.220241939
Birmingham (B)41.8% fail first time45.220243163
Kingston upon Thames (KT)41.7% fail first time45.22024604
Wolverhampton (WV)41.4% fail first time45.220241004
London N (N)41.3% fail first time45.22024514
Uxbridge (UB) (rough estimate: 473 tests, 95% interval 36.9–45.7%)41.2% fail first time45.22024473
Stevenage (SG)40.8% fail first time45.22024584
Ilford (IG) (rough estimate: 282 tests, 95% interval 34.2–45.5%)39.7% fail first time45.22024282
Luton (LU)39.4% fail first time45.22024683
Dartford (DA) (rough estimate: 435 tests, 95% interval 34.6–43.7%)39.1% fail first time45.22024435
London W (W) (rough estimate: 234 tests, 95% interval 32.9–45.3%)38.9% fail first time45.22024234
Croydon (CR)38.8% fail first time45.22024675
Bromley (BR) (rough estimate: 263 tests, 95% interval 33.1–44.8%)38.8% fail first time45.22024263
London NW (NW) (rough estimate: 369 tests, 95% interval 33.1–43.0%)37.9% fail first time45.22024369
Chelmsford (CM)37.9% fail first time45.22024990
Southend-on-Sea (SS)36.3% fail first time45.22024711
London E (E)36.3% fail first time45.22024532
London SE (SE)35.9% fail first time45.22024685
Twickenham (TW)35.9% fail first time45.22024613
Harrow (HA) (rough estimate: 434 tests, 95% interval 31.3–40.3%)35.7% fail first time45.22024434

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 9,316 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does a Renault Laguna rust more than average?

Allowing for age, Renault Laguna MOTs record corrosion failures at 3.7 times the national rate: 2.81% of tests against 0.77% (2024 + geographic layers, n = 9,130).

Computed, not measured.

slope · Renault Laguna · Salt belt susceptibility · 3.7 vs 1 · 2024 + geographic layers
Salt belt susceptibility: 1 vs 3.7. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Renault Laguna: the numbers behind this answer (2024 + geographic layers)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Salt belt susceptibility3.7ratio estimate12024 + geographic layers9130

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 + geographic layers · n = 9,316 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is a Renault Laguna ULEZ compliant?

An estimated 13.0% of Renault Lagunas tested are likely ULEZ-compliant, judged from fuel type and first-use date; check a specific car with TfL's vehicle checker (2024).

Computed, not measured.

stacked · Renault Laguna · Likely compliant · 13.0 vs baseline · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Renault Laguna: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Likely compliant13.0% estimate20249316

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 9,316 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What do six years of MOTs show about owning a Renault Laguna?

Of failed Renault Laguna MOTs, 31.7% were retested the same day and a further 63.8% within 10 days; the median failed car passed its retest after 1 day (2019–2024, n = 34,057).

bar · Renault Laguna · Same-day retest · 31.7 vs failed initial tests · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Renault Laguna: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Same-day retest31.7%failed initial tests2019–202434057
Retest within 10 days63.8%failed initial tests2019–202434057
Clean MOT streak19.1%observed chains2019–202416493
Repeat advisory46.2%observed chains2019–202416493
Decreasing odometer0.9% mileage anomalyobserved chains2019–202420266

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 9,316 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is low mileage better for a Renault Laguna?

Renault Lagunas aged 11 to 14 doing under 5,000 miles a year failed first time in 37.1% of tests, against 50.1% for those doing 8,000 to 12,000 miles (2019–2024, n = 4,395).

bullet · Renault Laguna · Low-use first-time failure · 37.1 vs 50.1 · 2019–2024
Low-use first-time failure: 37.1 vs 50.1. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Renault Laguna: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Low-use first-time failure37.1%50.12019–20244395
Low-use gap-12.9percentage points8–12k miles2019–20244395

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 9,316 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

If a Renault Laguna fails, does it fail again?

42.9% of Renault Lagunas that failed an MOT failed the next one too, against 40.4% after a pass (2019–2024, n = 7,614). The failure most likely to come back is visibility: 39.1% of those fails recurred at the next MOT.

bullet · Renault Laguna · Repeat after fail · 42.9 vs 40.4 · 2019–2024
Repeat after fail: 42.9 vs 40.4. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Renault Laguna: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Repeat after fail42.9%40.42019–20247614

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 9,316 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Renault Laguna faults come together?

On Renault Lagunas, identification of the vehicle and seat belts and supplementary restraint systems failures turn up together 4.2 times as often as chance would predict (2024, n = 22).

Renault Laguna: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Identification of the vehicle + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 22 tests, 95% interval 2.7–6.4)4.2liftexpected joint rate202422
Noise, emissions and leaks + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 170 tests, 95% interval 3.3–4.5)3.9liftexpected joint rate2024170
Road Wheels + Tyres (rough estimate: 94 tests, 95% interval 2.9–4.3)3.5liftexpected joint rate202494
Noise, emissions and leaks + Road Wheels (rough estimate: 39 tests, 95% interval 2.4–4.6)3.4liftexpected joint rate202439
Identification of the vehicle + Noise, emissions and leaks (rough estimate: 44 tests, 95% interval 2.4–4.4)3.3liftexpected joint rate202444
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Steering (rough estimate: 198 tests, 95% interval 2.6–3.5)3.0liftexpected joint rate2024198
Brakes + Road Wheels (rough estimate: 135 tests, 95% interval 2.4–3.4)2.9liftexpected joint rate2024135
Brakes + Identification of the vehicle (rough estimate: 157 tests, 95% interval 2.4–3.3)2.8liftexpected joint rate2024157
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Road Wheels + Steering (rough estimate: 48 tests, 95% interval 2.1–3.7)2.8liftexpected joint rate202448
Noise, emissions and leaks + Steering (rough estimate: 475 tests, 95% interval 2.5–3.0)2.8liftexpected joint rate2024475
Identification of the vehicle + Visibility (rough estimate: 100 tests, 95% interval 2.3–3.4)2.8liftexpected joint rate2024100
Brakes + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 493 tests, 95% interval 2.5–3.0)2.7liftexpected joint rate2024493
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Visibility (rough estimate: 310 tests, 95% interval 2.3–2.9)2.6liftexpected joint rate2024310
Identification of the vehicle + Tyres (rough estimate: 82 tests, 95% interval 2.1–3.3)2.6liftexpected joint rate202482
Identification of the vehicle + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (rough estimate: 241 tests, 95% interval 2.2–2.8)2.5liftexpected joint rate2024241
Road Wheels + Visibility (rough estimate: 77 tests, 95% interval 2.0–3.1)2.5liftexpected joint rate202477
Brakes + Noise, emissions and leaks2.5liftexpected joint rate20241154
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Road Wheels (rough estimate: 201 tests, 95% interval 2.1–2.8)2.5liftexpected joint rate2024201
Noise, emissions and leaks + Tyres2.4liftexpected joint rate2024624
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Tyres (rough estimate: 237 tests, 95% interval 2.0–2.6)2.3liftexpected joint rate2024237
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems2.3liftexpected joint rate2024721
Brakes + Steering2.3liftexpected joint rate20241594
Steering + Tyres2.3liftexpected joint rate2024889
Noise, emissions and leaks + Visibility2.2liftexpected joint rate2024688
Identification of the vehicle + Suspension (rough estimate: 216 tests, 95% interval 1.9–2.6)2.2liftexpected joint rate2024216
Body, chassis, structure + Noise, emissions and leaks2.2liftexpected joint rate2024872
Brakes + Tyres2.2liftexpected joint rate20242403
Road Wheels + Suspension (rough estimate: 180 tests, 95% interval 1.9–2.5)2.2liftexpected joint rate2024180
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Noise, emissions and leaks2.2liftexpected joint rate20241785
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Suspension2.2liftexpected joint rate2024679
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Tyres2.1liftexpected joint rate20243939
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Steering2.1liftexpected joint rate20242522
Tyres + Visibility2.1liftexpected joint rate20241478
Brakes + Suspension2.1liftexpected joint rate20246903
Body, chassis, structure + Identification of the vehicle (rough estimate: 95 tests, 95% interval 1.7–2.5)2.0liftexpected joint rate202495
Steering + Suspension2.0liftexpected joint rate20242461
Steering + Visibility2.0liftexpected joint rate2024923
Brakes + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment2.0liftexpected joint rate20246748
Noise, emissions and leaks + Suspension2.0liftexpected joint rate20241643
Body, chassis, structure + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 304 tests, 95% interval 1.8–2.3)2.0liftexpected joint rate2024304
Identification of the vehicle + Steering (rough estimate: 40 tests, 95% interval 1.4–2.7)2liftexpected joint rate202440
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Visibility2.0liftexpected joint rate20244365
Suspension + Tyres2.0liftexpected joint rate20243749
Body, chassis, structure + Road Wheels (rough estimate: 76 tests, 95% interval 1.5–2.4)1.9liftexpected joint rate202476
Brakes + Visibility1.9liftexpected joint rate20242396
Body, chassis, structure + Brakes1.9liftexpected joint rate20243044
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Suspension1.9liftexpected joint rate202410760
Body, chassis, structure + Steering1.8liftexpected joint rate20241063
Body, chassis, structure + Tyres1.8liftexpected joint rate20241618
Body, chassis, structure + Visibility1.8liftexpected joint rate20241857
Body, chassis, structure + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment1.8liftexpected joint rate20244907
Body, chassis, structure + Suspension1.7liftexpected joint rate20244886
Suspension + Visibility1.7liftexpected joint rate20243697
Road Wheels + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (seen together; too few for a multiplier)17tests with both202417
Brakes + Speedometer and speed limiter (seen together; too few for a multiplier)6tests with both20246
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Speedometer and speed limiter (seen together; too few for a multiplier)6tests with both20246
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Seat belt installation check (seen together; too few for a multiplier)5tests with both20245
Speedometer and speed limiter + Suspension (seen together; too few for a multiplier)5tests with both20245

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 9,316 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Has the Renault Laguna had safety recalls?

DVSA lists 12 safety recall campaigns matched to the Renault Laguna; check whether yours has been fixed, using its registration number.

Renault Laguna: the numbers behind this answer (DVSA register)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
DVSA recall campaigns matched12campaignsDVSA registerDVSA register9316

Source: DVSA register; recall effect covers 11 of 761 models · Window: DVSA register · n = 9,316 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What does a Renault Laguna cost to run in a fleet?

Of every 100 Renault Lagunas tested at age 12, about 42 failed the MOT first time (rough estimate); at age 19, about 48 (rough estimate). These are one-year rates for different cars tested in the same year, not a fleet followed over time (2024).

Renault Laguna: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 12 (rough estimate: 260 tests, 95% interval 36.5–48.4%)42.3% fail first time2024260
Age 13 (rough estimate: 1,444 tests, 95% interval 40.4–45.5%)42.9% fail first time20241444
Age 14 (rough estimate: 1,694 tests, 95% interval 44.6–49.3%)46.9% fail first time20241694
Age 15 (rough estimate: 1,192 tests, 95% interval 42.8–48.4%)45.5% fail first time20241192
Age 16 (rough estimate: 1,907 tests, 95% interval 42.9–47.3%)45.1% fail first time20241907
Age 17 (rough estimate: 882 tests, 95% interval 44.9–51.5%)48.2% fail first time2024882
Age 18 (rough estimate: 442 tests, 95% interval 42.7–51.9%)47.3% fail first time2024442
Age 19 (rough estimate: 344 tests, 95% interval 43.0–53.5%)48.3% fail first time2024344

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 9,316 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does the Renault Laguna fail inspections in other countries too?

In the Netherlands, 63.4% of Renault Lagunas failed their periodic roadworthiness inspection, against 50.8% for all cars there (2024 by country, n = 4,232 inspections).

Inspections abroad point the same way: in Finland and the Netherlands the Renault Laguna also fails more often than the national average.

bullet · Renault Laguna · Finland · 49.2 vs 26.3 · 2024 by country
Finland: 49.2 vs 26.3. Netherlands: 63.4 vs 50.8. Statens vegvesen PKK (CC BY 4.0), Traficom Katsastus (CC BY 4.0), RDW APK (CC0), adapted; covers 430 of 761 models, 24 Sep 2026.
Renault Laguna: the numbers behind this answer (2024 by country)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Finland49.2% failed26.32024 by country2095
Netherlands63.4% failed50.82024 by country4232

Source: Statens vegvesen PKK (CC BY 4.0), Traficom Katsastus (CC BY 4.0), RDW APK (CC0), adapted; covers 430 of 761 models · Window: 2024 by country · n = 9,316 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV · licences and full notice

Does the month of a Renault Laguna MOT matter?

Renault Lagunas fail first time most in April (49.8%, against 29.8% for all cars that month) and least in December (45.3%) (2024, n = 9,316).

line · Renault Laguna · January · 48.4 vs 31.1 · 2024
January: 48.4. December: 45.3. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Renault Laguna: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
January48.4% fail first time31.120249593
February48.7% fail first time30.020248567
March49.1% fail first time28.320249914
April49.8% fail first time29.820245491
May47.3% fail first time28.820245852
June47.6% fail first time28.120246864
July48.3% fail first time29.320247772
August47.1% fail first time29.220248004
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
September47.0% fail first time28.220248980
October46.9% fail first time30.3202410245
November47.3% fail first time30.620249273
December45.3% fail first time29.320246305

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 9,316 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Not enough tests for… (and why)

Real-world MPG against the official figure (manufacturer level)

layer not yet computed for this model (covers 19 of 761 models). 9,316 initial Renault Laguna tests are in the published model cohort.

Source: European Commission OBFCM; covers 19 of 761 models · Window: 2021+ cohorts · n = 9,316 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

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How to cite this page

MOT Risk Index (2026). Renault Laguna MOT statistics 2024 (data release dvsa-2024-v2; full dataset motriskindex-families-2024-v5, DOI 10.5281/zenodo.22975051), updated 24 September 2026. motriskindex.co.uk/cars/renault-laguna/

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Renault Laguna MOT: quick answers

What is the Renault Laguna first-time MOT pass rate?

54.8% of first attempts passed in 2024 (9,316 tests). Retests after repair are excluded; cars fixed at the test centre (PRS) are shown separately.

Why does this number differ from other sites?

Other sites may count retests or all attempts. This page uses 9,316 primary tests: 45.18% failed first time and 62.2% passed when cars fixed at the test centre (PRS) count as passes. The age-adjusted MOT Risk Index 109.9 is shown separately.