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AM08 KJK

2008 Renault Modus

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

84,544 mi
Last recorded84,544 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Modus53,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 KJK
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 84,544 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2024 84,321 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2024 84,321 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 83,995 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2023 83,995 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 83,190 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 20 Sep 2022 83,187 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2021 81,946 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x 2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre edges worn

Fail 25 Sep 2021 81,946 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x 2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre edges worn

Pass 30 Sep 2020 80,536 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 80,524 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Sep 2019 76,502 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Sep 2019 76,492 miles

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

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 70,333 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 13 Sep 2018 70,159 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/60-15 88H (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On wear indicators + inner & outer edges very low/Bald (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Worn & inner faces are in very poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 23 Sep 2017 64,849 miles

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear brake discs worn & in poor condition

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 14 Sep 2017 64,619 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort Caliper faulty (Arm already on) (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort Caliper faulty (Arm already on) (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Bulb fitted upside down (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear brake discs worn & in poor condition

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 29 Sep 2016 57,942 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Door trim not fully secured

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 29 Sep 2016 57,942 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Door trim not fully secured

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 51,568 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 43,623 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2014 43,623 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 36,999 miles

front pads getting low o/s inner mostly

Fail 11 Sep 2012 30,734 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 30,734 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 21,917 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 21,917 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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AM08 KJK is a 2008 Renault Modus in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AM08 KJK, 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.

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AM08 KJK is a 2008 Renault Modus, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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