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AV61 ZGC

2012 Renault Modus

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

123,497 mi
Last recorded123,497 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Modus39,410 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV61 ZGC
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 123,497 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2025 123,491 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing broken in hub (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 122,091 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted inside rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2023 122,091 miles

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

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted inside rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 116,559 miles

steering wheel cover removed prior to test

Fail 9 Feb 2022 116,559 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear lights white (4.4.3 (a))

steering wheel cover removed prior to test

Pass 11 Feb 2021 109,919 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 101,639 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2020 101,639 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 90,050 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2019 90,050 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 79,448 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Feb 2018 79,448 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 69,867 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 54,887 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 43,385 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 39,099 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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AV61 ZGC is a 2012 Renault Modus in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AV61 ZGC, 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 AV61 ZGC registered?

AV61 ZGC is a 2012 Renault Modus, first registered on 23 January 2012.

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