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AV09 ARX

2009 Renault Modus

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

71,383 mi
Last recorded71,383 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Renault Modus48,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV09 ARX
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 71,383 miles

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2025 69,173 miles

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Feb 2025 69,173 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2024 66,887 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 23 Feb 2024 66,887 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 65,595 miles

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 62,476 miles

various underside corroded.

Fail 15 Feb 2022 62,476 miles

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

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

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

various underside corroded.

Pass 25 Feb 2021 58,415 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2021 58,412 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 53,612 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2020 53,612 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 48,365 miles

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel Pipes Starting To Corrode ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front Disc's Lipped On Inside + Outside - Not Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Track Rod End Has Slight Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Slighty Discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear Disc's Corroded On Inside - Not Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear Pads Low - Inside Pad Close To Legal Limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both Rear Brakes Slight Bind When Rotated (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 25 Mar 2019 48,365 miles

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel Pipes Starting To Corrode ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front Disc's Lipped On Inside + Outside - Not Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Track Rod End Has Slight Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Slighty Discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working N/S/R Sidelight Inop (4.2.1 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear Disc's Corroded On Inside - Not Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear Pads Low - Inside Pad Close To Legal Limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both Rear Brakes Slight Bind When Rotated (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 45,460 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 41,081 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 35,856 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 30,851 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 25,628 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 21,443 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 16,711 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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AV09 ARX is a 2009 Renault Modus in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AV09 ARX, 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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AV09 ARX is a 2009 Renault Modus, first registered on 17 March 2009.

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