2009 Renault Laguna MOT pass rate: 61.0% (3,535 tests)
Is the 2009 Laguna getting worse?
Pass rate of 2009-registered cars across recent test years:
| Test year | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 59.7% -7.1 vs same-age |
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| 2024 | 62.0% -4.1 vs same-age |
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| 2025 | 61.4% -4.7 vs same-age |
The raw rate normally falls as cars age. The “vs same-age” figure compares this cohort with all UK cars registered in the same year, so normal ageing is not mistaken for a bad model year.
What fails on a 2009 Laguna
| # | System | Defects recorded | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 1,188 | 27.7% |
| 2 | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 1,075 | 25.0% |
| 3 | Brakes | 934 | 21.8% |
| 4 | Tyres | 390 | 9.1% |
| 5 | Body, chassis, structure | 314 | 7.3% |
| 6 | Visibility | 151 | 3.5% |
All Laguna years compared
| Registration year | Tests | Pass rate | Vs same-age | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 2,690 | 58.2% | -6.9 pts | 115,868 |
| 2008 | 5,850 | 61.3% | -3.8 pts | 122,070 |
| 2009 (this page) | 3,535 | 61.0% | -5.5 pts | 117,318 |
| 2010 | 4,982 | 61.2% | -6.1 pts | 118,644 |
| 2011 | 4,300 | 64.0% | -5.2 pts | 118,233 |
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FAQs
Is a 2009 Renault Laguna reliable?
2009-registered examples passed 61.0% of their MOT tests (3,535 tests, 2023–2025), -5.5 points versus all UK cars registered in the same year. At roughly 17 years old with a median 117,318 miles, condition now varies car by car — always check the individual MOT history.
What mileage is too high for a 2009 Laguna?
The median tested example shows 117,318 miles. Anything far beyond that isn't automatically bad — a motorway-mile car with consistent service records often beats a low-mileage school-run car — but price accordingly and scrutinise the mileage trail for gaps or drops.
Should I buy the petrol or diesel 2009 Laguna?
In this cohort petrols pass 64.5% of tests against 60.2% for diesels. Mileage and use can explain part of that gap, so treat it as a reason to inspect DPF and emissions history, not a fuel-type verdict.
Source: DVSA Anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023–2025 extracts (96 million Class 4 initial tests; retests excluded). Only vehicles old enough for a routine first MOT are included. Age-adjusted figures compare the model-year cohort with all vehicles of the same registration year tested in the same calendar year. Contains public sector information licensed under OGL v3.0.