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AY12 YZS

2012 Renault Modus

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

104,074 mi
Last recorded104,074 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Modus39,410 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY12 YZS
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 104,074 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2024 98,429 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2024 98,429 miles

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 93,161 miles

Nearside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 81,248 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2022 81,244 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 76,733 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Nov 2021 76,733 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 71,836 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened N/S + O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald shoulders (close!) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + worn outer shoulder + cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Nov 2020 71,818 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened N/S + O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald shoulders (close!) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + worn outer shoulder + cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 May 2019 66,355 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2019 66,355 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick outer brake pad has just started grinding on disc (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc lightly scored

Pass 12 May 2018 59,428 miles
Fail 12 May 2018 59,428 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 May 2017 46,325 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 31,975 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 17,134 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 15,017 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 15,017 miles

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

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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AY12 YZS is a 2012 Renault Modus in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 AY12 YZS, 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 AY12 YZS registered?

AY12 YZS is a 2012 Renault Modus, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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