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DK12 VKA

2012 Renault Modus

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

48,107 mi
Last recorded48,107 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Modus39,410 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK12 VKA
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 48,107 miles

Front Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2026 48,107 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail fouling on caliper (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 45,642 miles

Rear reverse lights intermittent fault

Fail 17 Jan 2025 45,642 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both reversing light stuck on (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Jan 2024 42,519 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 40,464 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 37,819 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 35,350 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2021 35,338 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front cross member rusted and corroed

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 32,812 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jan 2020 32,812 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 28,725 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 24,369 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 19,487 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 19,487 miles

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 14,920 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 10,484 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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DK12 VKA is a 2012 Renault Modus in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DK12 VKA, 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 DK12 VKA registered?

DK12 VKA is a 2012 Renault Modus, first registered on 6 March 2012.

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