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AU09 USN

2009 Renault Modus

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

94,588 mi
Last recorded94,588 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Renault Modus48,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU09 USN
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 94,588 miles

oil leak

osf brake pads getting slightly down

Fail 15 Oct 2025 94,588 miles

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

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

oil leak

osf brake pads getting slightly down

Pass 4 Oct 2024 91,541 miles

Front Inner brake pads getting low, discs worn & lipped

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

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

play in steering

spare wheel fitted incorrectly

Fail 4 Oct 2024 91,541 miles

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

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

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

Front Inner brake pads getting low, discs worn & lipped

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

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

play in steering

spare wheel fitted incorrectly

Pass 24 Oct 2023 88,648 miles

Front Inner brake pads getting low & discs slightly lipped

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

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

play in steering

Fail 24 Oct 2023 88,648 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner brake pads getting low & discs slightly lipped

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (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))

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

play in steering

Pass 29 Oct 2022 85,585 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall damage 185/60h15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60h15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn both edges 185/60h15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2021 82,383 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Wall damage (run under inflated) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn shoulder/s (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 23 Oct 2021 82,383 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Wall damage (run under inflated) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn shoulder/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 79,262 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective O/S & N/S (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2019 73,018 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 16 May 2019 73,018 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 67,181 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2018 67,181 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 58,964 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 2 Jun 2017 58,964 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 31 May 2016 50,517 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 50,517 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 41,952 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 34,715 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 28,135 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2013 28,135 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 21,443 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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AU09 USN is a 2009 Renault Modus in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 AU09 USN, 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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AU09 USN is a 2009 Renault Modus, first registered on 11 June 2009.

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