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CK08 BYF

2008 Renault Modus

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,105 mi
Last recorded84,105 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Modus53,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK08 BYF
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2021 84,105 miles

Rear axle has surface rust

Fail 9 Nov 2021 83,652 miles

Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working hi level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle and front shock absorbers rusted slightly

Pass 7 Dec 2020 80,441 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear discs corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

panel in front of bonnet loose

underbody components corroding

Fail 4 Dec 2020 80,441 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides light corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

panel in front of bonnet loose

underbody components corroding

Pass 25 Nov 2019 78,237 miles

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

front grill insecure, noisy engine bearing ?

rear wiper blade split

Fail 22 Nov 2019 78,237 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement calliper (1.1.15 (e))

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

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

front grill insecure, noisy engine bearing ?

rear wiper blade split

Pass 21 Nov 2018 67,846 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2018 67,843 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Nov 2017 64,508 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 64,508 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 55,708 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 46,107 miles

Front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 14 Oct 2014 36,118 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 26,882 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 26,882 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 20,996 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 14 Nov 2011 14,465 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 11,673 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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CK08 BYF is a 2008 Renault Modus in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 CK08 BYF, 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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CK08 BYF is a 2008 Renault Modus, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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