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BV08 FZN

2008 Renault Modus

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

102,005 mi
Last recorded102,005 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Modus53,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 FZN
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 102,005 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2024 87,214 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 76,454 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 63,509 miles

Coolant leak steam coming from radiator under coolant tank

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside rear back plate looks dark (damp) and nearside rear brake slower to react and overall result poor compared to nearside on the foot brake and parking brake (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2022 63,509 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Coolant leak steam coming from radiator under coolant tank

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside rear back plate looks dark (damp) and nearside rear brake slower to react and overall result poor compared to nearside on the foot brake and parking brake (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 48,677 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn / bald outer edges slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light covered by tape (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2021 48,677 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn / bald outer edges slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light covered by tape (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2020 35,961 miles

Offside Front door mirror unit tapped up

Pass 31 Dec 2019 29,792 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2018 27,438 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2017 24,762 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 22,500 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2016 22,500 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 16,897 miles

Chips to window screen

Pass 19 Dec 2014 14,483 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 13,399 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 12,311 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 11,002 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 9,648 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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BV08 FZN is a 2008 Renault Modus in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2008 Renault Modus models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 53,023 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 BV08 FZN, 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 18 years old, this Renault Modus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BV08 FZN registered?

BV08 FZN is a 2008 Renault Modus, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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The MOT history for BV08 FZN shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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