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DE55 KNL

2005 Renault Modus

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

101,899 mi
Last recorded101,899 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Renault Modus54,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 KNL
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2020 101,899 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 93,877 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2019 93,852 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2019 93,827 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 83,114 miles

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

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

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

Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

all four tyres perished

Pass 18 Oct 2017 74,886 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 3 Oct 2017 74,535 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Oct 2016 69,307 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2016 69,305 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 68,661 miles

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

slight wear rear brake discs

Pass 5 Mar 2015 65,588 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 60,013 miles

slight low effort O/S/R park brake and binding

Pass 20 Feb 2013 53,187 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 44,776 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 36,628 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 36,615 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 34,774 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 34,774 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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DE55 KNL is a 2005 Renault Modus in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2005 Renault Modus models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 54,840 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 DE55 KNL, 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 21 years old, this Renault Modus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DE55 KNL is a 2005 Renault Modus, first registered on 24 November 2005.

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