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DY55 NVL

2005 Renault Modus

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

117,032 mi
Last recorded117,032 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Modus54,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 NVL
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 117,032 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 116,485 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 115,537 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2024 115,506 miles

Central Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended N/S centre buckle (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 114,365 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 112,260 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 110,342 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 107,865 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 87,213 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 64,440 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 64,430 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 6 May 2016 47,457 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 47,457 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 May 2015 44,060 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 40,387 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 35,381 miles

F/N/S steering has slight freeplay

Pass 15 Sep 2011 31,661 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 27,570 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 23,945 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 19,987 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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DY55 NVL is a 2005 Renault Modus in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 DY55 NVL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DY55 NVL?

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What year was DY55 NVL registered?

DY55 NVL is a 2005 Renault Modus, first registered on 16 September 2005.

Is DY55 NVL safe to buy?

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