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AE57 SXG

2008 Renault Modus

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,047 mi
Last recorded90,047 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Modus53,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE57 SXG
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 90,047 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2025 85,553 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Oct 2025 85,187 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 72,095 miles

Central Rear high level brake light not working

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view long score marks on windscreen in zones A and B (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear both rigid pipes has 4 securing clips missing inline (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective close to being excessive (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim distorted close to excessive (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn severely on both inner and outer sedges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective close to being excessive (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn severely on both inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Oct 2024 71,896 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high dip beam (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn to 0.98mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn to 1.57mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear high level brake light not working

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view long score marks on windscreen in zones A and B (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear both rigid pipes has 4 securing clips missing inline (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective close to being excessive (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim distorted close to excessive (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn severely on both inner and outer sedges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn severely on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective close to being excessive (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play worn close to excess (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn severely on both inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 58,292 miles

Central center exhaust heat shield insecure at rear and rattling on exhaust ,unlikely to become detached

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

high level brake light not working

Fail 11 Oct 2023 58,292 miles

Central center exhaust heat shield insecure at rear and rattling on exhaust ,unlikely to become detached

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

high level brake light not working

Pass 25 Oct 2022 45,855 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 42,354 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 42,280 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 42,187 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 41,661 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Oct 2017 41,285 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Oct 2016 40,450 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 37,808 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

child seat fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2014 36,371 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Oct 2013 35,303 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 34,225 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 34,225 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 31,518 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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AE57 SXG is a 2008 Renault Modus in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2008 Renault Modus models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 53,023 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 AE57 SXG, 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 18 years old, this Renault Modus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AE57 SXG registered?

AE57 SXG is a 2008 Renault Modus, first registered on 17 January 2008.

Is AE57 SXG safe to buy?

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