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DG12 PUA

2012 Renault Modus

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,916 mi
Last recorded69,916 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Modus39,410 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG12 PUA
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2012
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 69,916 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 65,268 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2024 65,259 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake rod has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Pass 30 Dec 2023 60,382 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2023 60,381 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 56,731 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2023 56,693 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources come on during test recomended bulb replaced (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2021 51,745 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2021 51,617 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 48,303 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 45,079 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective rubber blade missing (3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four have minor outer sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Nov 2019 45,079 miles

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective rubber blade missing (3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four have minor outer sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 40,856 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides boot covers split (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective rubber blade missing (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2018 40,856 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged 185/5516 budget (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides boot covers split (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective rubber blade missing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 37,406 miles

Child seats fitted to N/S/R and O/S/R seats, best possible inspection of adult belts carried out.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% worn (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear wiper split

Pass 5 Dec 2016 34,071 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 29,323 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 21,494 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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DG12 PUA is a 2012 Renault Modus in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 DG12 PUA, 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 DG12 PUA registered?

DG12 PUA is a 2012 Renault Modus, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is DG12 PUA safe to buy?

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