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BV12 VTU

2012 Renault Modus

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,513 mi
Last recorded83,513 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Modus39,410 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 VTU
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 83,513 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2024 74,492 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced radiator mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2023 72,784 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))

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

Fail 6 Dec 2023 72,784 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2022 71,338 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 69,726 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 67,589 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 67,589 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2019 57,061 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 48,217 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 May 2017 38,425 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 28,528 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 18,520 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 18,520 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 18,381 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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BV12 VTU is a 2012 Renault Modus in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BV12 VTU, 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 BV12 VTU registered?

BV12 VTU is a 2012 Renault Modus, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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