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EX12 YZG

2012 Renault Modus

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

58,182 mi
Last recorded58,182 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Modus39,410 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX12 YZG
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 58,182 miles

front cross member/radiator support heavily corroded, requires new!

Fail 29 Oct 2025 58,171 miles

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

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

front cross member/radiator support heavily corroded, requires new!

Pass 30 Oct 2024 53,457 miles

Secondary front subframe corroded but non structural

Fail 28 Oct 2024 53,446 miles

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

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Secondary front subframe corroded but non structural

Pass 27 Oct 2023 50,732 miles

Front radiator support frame corroded to excess

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Deep cracks around inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Deep cracks around inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2022 47,685 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2022 47,669 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 44,839 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge void of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 41,479 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2020 41,468 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2019 36,516 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 18 Apr 2019 36,496 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 33,498 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 33,417 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 28,858 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front tyre cut sidewall worn on edge

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit strong advisory 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit strong advisory 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

wipers smeary

Pass 13 Apr 2016 25,380 miles

nail in nearside front tyre

offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 14 Apr 2015 20,699 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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EX12 YZG is a 2012 Renault Modus in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 EX12 YZG, 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 EX12 YZG registered?

EX12 YZG is a 2012 Renault Modus, first registered on 8 March 2012.

Is EX12 YZG safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX12 YZG shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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