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AU12 YYM

2012 Renault Modus

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

23,188 mi
Last recorded23,188 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Modus39,410 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 YYM
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 23,188 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 20,966 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 18,806 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2023 18,786 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 17,821 miles

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

Offside Rear hole in sill not corrosion jack damage

Pass 27 Jul 2021 16,775 miles

Offside Rear tear in outer sill no corrosion present approx. 60mm

Pass 25 Jul 2020 16,089 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 15,400 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2019 15,400 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 14,150 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 14,147 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 12,368 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 10,374 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 10,373 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 7,272 miles

All tyres showing slight cracks in tread

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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AU12 YYM is a 2012 Renault Modus in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2012 Renault Modus models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 39,410 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 AU12 YYM, 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 14 years old, this Renault Modus is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AU12 YYM registered?

AU12 YYM is a 2012 Renault Modus, first registered on 9 March 2012.

Is AU12 YYM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU12 YYM shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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