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685 SMG

2006 Renault Modus

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

17,183 mi
Last recorded17,183 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Renault Modus52,973 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration685 SMG
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 17,183 miles

Body under covers & Engine undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

Brake operation pressure/vacuum assistance close to minimum requirement (1.1.3 (a) (i))

Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Drive shaft damaged but serviceable Both sides corroded & rusty (6.1.7 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (Shock absorbers mounting) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides lower casing corroded & rusty (5.3.2 (b))

Steering system corroded & rusty

Pass 13 Nov 2024 16,846 miles

Body under covers & Engine undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

Brake operation pressure/vacuum assistance close to minimum requirement (1.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Drive shaft damaged but serviceable Both sides corroded & rusty (6.1.7 (e))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has reserve travel

Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (Shock absorbers mounting) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides lower casing corroded & rusty (5.3.2 (b))

Steering system corroded & rusty

Pass 13 Nov 2023 16,280 miles

Body under covers & Engine undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

Brake operation pressure/vacuum assistance close to minimum requirement (1.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has reserve travel

Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (Shock absorbers mounting) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides lower casing corroded & rusty (5.3.2 (b))

Steering system corroded & rusty

Pass 14 Nov 2022 15,923 miles

Body under covers & Engine undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

Brake pressure build up slow (1.1.3 (b))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Edge (Recommended to replace) (Size 165.65.R 15) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake lever has reserve travel

Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (Shock absorbers mounting) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 15,657 miles

Body under covers & Engine undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Attention Please (Both side) (Size 165.65.R 15) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both side (Shock absorbers mounting) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 15,368 miles

Body under cover & engine undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

Brake pressure build up slow (1.1.3 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both side between tread (Size 165.65.R 15) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 14,967 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 13,938 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

engine cover and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 17 Nov 2017 13,079 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components

Fail 17 Nov 2017 13,074 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid around pipe (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components

Pass 5 Dec 2016 12,171 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 12,171 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 11,082 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit has damage outer sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit has damage outer sidewall (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Dec 2014 9,833 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 8,231 miles

nearside front tyre has cuts outer sidewall

Pass 26 Nov 2012 7,292 miles

nearside front tyre has a cut outer sidewall

Pass 21 Nov 2011 5,900 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 4,619 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 3,388 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Modus?

Based on 549,585 MOT tests across 30,925 vehicles.

70.7%
Pass Rate
4,567
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
30,925
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

coil spring broken 17,600
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 13,967
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 9,981
position lamp(s) not working 9,931
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 7,896
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685 SMG is a 2006 Renault Modus in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 2006 Renault Modus models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 52,973 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Modus fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 17,600 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 685 SMG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Modus typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 20 years old, this Renault Modus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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685 SMG is a 2006 Renault Modus, first registered on 12 December 2006.

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