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AK56 DVU

2006 Renault Modus

Purple Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

164,558 mi
Last recorded164,558 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 Renault Modus52,973 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 DVU
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2022 164,558 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear noise coming from inside brake drum

underside covered in substance, suspect diesel

Fail 28 Oct 2022 164,558 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear noise coming from inside brake drum

underside covered in substance, suspect diesel

Pass 26 Nov 2021 148,998 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2021 148,988 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

diesel injector blowing

Pass 18 Nov 2020 133,156 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 119,535 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 23 Nov 2018 103,742 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2017 85,886 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 85,886 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 81,068 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 81,068 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 74,616 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 67,669 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Sep 2013 60,819 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Sep 2012 55,291 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 47,551 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 47,535 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2010 40,068 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 31,077 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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AK56 DVU is a 2006 Renault Modus in Purple with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AK56 DVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK56 DVU registered?

AK56 DVU is a 2006 Renault Modus, first registered on 26 September 2006.

Is AK56 DVU safe to buy?

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