2010 Renault Laguna petrol: common problems and MOT failures
What MOT testers find on the petrol Renault Laguna first registered in 2010 (petrol cars only): we looked at the 159 MOTs these cars had during 2023–2025. Plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.
Small sample: there were only 159 MOTs of these cars during 2023–2025, so treat the percentages as rough. The known faults below don't depend on it.
What goes wrong more than usual on a 2010 Renault Laguna petrol?
Parts flagged at MOT more often on the 2010 Renault Laguna petrol than on all cars registered in 2010.
- Coil springs2.4× usualRenault Laguna24.5% All 2010 cars10.3%
Failed outright at MOT: 17.6%, against 4.3% of all 2010 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.
Rough price £175–£400 (pair, one axle) ClickMechanicAt the viewing: Look behind each wheel for a snapped spring coil, and listen for a clunk or twang when turning the wheel lock to lock with the car stopped.
Common 2010 Renault Laguna petrol MOT failures and advisories
The share of 2010 Renault Laguna petrol MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.
- Suspension48% of testsRough price £120–£400
At the viewing: Listen for knocks over speed bumps, and look behind each front wheel for a snapped coil spring.
- Brakes38% of testsRough price £150–£350
At the viewing: Look for a lip on the disc edges and feel for judder or pulling when braking firmly from about 40mph.
- Lights and electrics31% of testsRough price £10–£80
At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.
- Tyres28% of testsRough price £70–£150
At the viewing: Check the tread on all four tyres, including the inside edges, and look for cracks or bulges.
- Driveshafts and joints7% of testsRough price £60–£350
At the viewing: On full steering lock, drive slowly and listen for clicking from the front wheels.
- Oil and fluid leaks4% of testsRough price £80–£600
At the viewing: Look under the engine and on the ground where the car is usually parked for fresh oil or fluid.
Questions to ask the seller before buying a 2010 Renault Laguna petrol
Ask before you travel to see it. A seller who knows the car will have answers, and receipts.
- Any recent work on the coil springs? (Flagged at MOT 2.4× as often on the 2010 Renault Laguna petrol as on other cars the same age.)
- Can I see the service history and receipts for any big jobs?
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Other years
Every year of the Renault Laguna compared
| Year | MOT tests | Most flagged |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 775 | Suspension 43% |
| 2011 | 4,316 | Suspension 45% |
| 2009 | 3,558 | Suspension 48% |
| 2008 | 5,891 | Suspension 50% |
| 2007 | 2,713 | Suspension 55% |
| 2006 | 1,392 | Suspension 54% |
| 2005 | 1,132 | Suspension 53% |
| 2004 | 1,168 | Suspension 55% |
| 2003 | 831 | Suspension 55% |
| 2002 | 506 | Suspension 51% |
| 2001 | 177 | Suspension 50% |
| 2000 | 302 | Suspension 49% |
| 1999 | 169 | Suspension 44% |
| 1998 | 104 | Lights and electrics 38% |
| 1997 | – | Too few tests |
| 1996 | – | Too few tests |
| 1995 | – | Too few tests |
| 1994 | – | Too few tests |
Where this comes from: the DVSA's anonymised results for every MOT test done in Great Britain during 2023–2025, counting the MOTs of Renault Laguna cars first registered in 2010. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score