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GV55 SXA

2005 Renault Modus

White Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

68,644 mi
Last recorded68,644 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Modus54,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV55 SXA
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 68,644 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 4 Mar 2026 68,644 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2025 57,151 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 56,601 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

headlamps give slightly unclear dipped beam patterns

Pass 23 May 2023 55,840 miles
Fail 23 May 2023 55,838 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

rear wiper torn

Pass 10 May 2022 55,090 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 54,290 miles
Fail 5 May 2021 54,290 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 27 May 2020 53,349 miles
Fail 27 May 2020 53,347 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear beam axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

Pass 9 May 2019 50,230 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 50,229 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

brake discs worn

metal brake pipe across rear axle corroded

offside front and nearside rear tyres nearing legal limit

Pass 1 May 2018 46,799 miles

bad earth in nearside rear lamps

brake discs worn

Pass 18 Apr 2017 43,982 miles

metal brake pipe across rear axle slightly corroded

slight imbalance of front brakes

Fail 18 Apr 2017 43,981 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

metal brake pipe across rear axle slightly corroded

slight imbalance of front brakes

Pass 11 May 2016 39,505 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 39,804 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

front wipers could be better

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 22 Apr 2015 34,128 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 29,026 miles

Centre brake light not working

Pass 22 Apr 2013 23,978 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 17,642 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 12,629 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 11,654 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 9,921 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 7,507 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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GV55 SXA is a 2005 Renault Modus in White with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 GV55 SXA, 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

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What year was GV55 SXA registered?

GV55 SXA is a 2005 Renault Modus, first registered on 19 October 2005.

Is GV55 SXA safe to buy?

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