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AO09 EGU

2009 Renault Modus

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

72,699 mi
Last recorded72,699 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Renault Modus48,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 EGU
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 72,699 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 67,349 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 66,816 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 66,374 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 60,006 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 14 Apr 2021 60,006 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 56,093 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 54,212 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2018 54,191 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 48,705 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2017 48,683 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 43,017 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 34,382 miles

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

both front brake discs are showing signs of wear

both front strut top bearings are slightly worn

both rear brake discs are showing signs of corrosion

near side rear brake is binding slightly

Pass 25 Jul 2014 25,411 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front brake discs are showing signs of wear

both front tyres are cracked and split

Fail 24 Jul 2014 25,405 miles

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front brake discs are showing signs of wear

both front tyres are cracked and split

Pass 18 Jul 2013 16,153 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 16,147 miles

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 8,862 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 7,917 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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AO09 EGU is a 2009 Renault Modus in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2009 Renault Modus models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 48,311 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 AO09 EGU, 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 17 years old, this Renault Modus is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AO09 EGU is a 2009 Renault Modus, first registered on 17 March 2009.

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