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BT61 YJN

2012 Renault Modus

Bronze Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,873 mi
Last recorded48,873 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Modus39,410 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT61 YJN
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 48,873 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2026 48,867 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Mar 2025 47,232 miles

Both front shock absorber casings corroded

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2025 47,232 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Both front shock absorber casings corroded

Front lower crossmember/radiator support heavily corroded and holed

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2023 45,444 miles

Both front shock absorber casings corroded

Front lower cross member corroded

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2023 45,443 miles

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

Both front shock absorber casings corroded

Front lower cross member corroded

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 42,088 miles

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

Rear braked discs have some corrosion inner face

Pass 1 Jul 2021 39,919 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 38,674 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 32,594 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 32,466 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 26,753 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 20,333 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 11,477 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 11,207 miles

Offside Front tyre 1.0mm on very outer edge

Pass 5 Jan 2015 9,377 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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BT61 YJN is a 2012 Renault Modus in Bronze with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BT61 YJN, 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 BT61 YJN registered?

BT61 YJN is a 2012 Renault Modus, first registered on 25 January 2012.

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