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HG56 EKB

2006 Renault Modus

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

72,623 mi
Last recorded72,623 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Renault Modus52,973 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG56 EKB
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 72,623 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Jun 2025 72,623 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 68,422 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2024 68,422 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 63,286 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 56,800 miles

Offside Rear lights lense broken

Fail 26 Jul 2022 56,792 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Rear lights lense broken

Pass 2 Aug 2021 49,109 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 44,452 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2020 44,452 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 40,784 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 40,784 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 35,438 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 32,811 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2017 32,809 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Oct 2016 31,146 miles

Nearside Front tyre perrishing (aged)

Fail 13 Oct 2016 31,146 miles

Nearside Front tyre perrishing (aged)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 30,778 miles

Bonnet not springing up on first stage

Nearside Front Tyre has deep cut outer wall and circumfrential cracking

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 1 Oct 2015 30,778 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Bonnet not springing up on first stage

Nearside Front Tyre has deep cut outer wall and circumfrential cracking

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Wheel trims fitted

Pass 29 Jul 2014 29,864 miles

Bonnet doesnlt spring up when unlatched.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall is cut.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Jul 2014 29,863 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Bonnet doesnlt spring up when unlatched.

Both rear tyres treads are wearing on outer edges.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall is cut.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Aug 2013 28,264 miles

Both front tyres treads are wearing on outer edges,possibly tracking?

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front tyre,outer sidewall is cut.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Very slight sideways play at offside front hub,possibly worn steering rack?

Fail 23 Aug 2013 28,263 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Bonnet doesn't pop up when release lever is operated.

Both front tyres treads are wearing on outer edges,possibly tracking?

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front tyre,outer sidewall is cut.

Nearside headlamp,dipped pattern is poor.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Very slight sideways play at offside front hub,possibly worn steering rack?

Pass 7 Sep 2012 25,640 miles

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

slight damage to n/s/f wheel rim

Pass 16 Sep 2011 23,155 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 20,310 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 17,402 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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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HG56 EKB is a 2006 Renault Modus in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

Across all 2006 Renault Modus models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 52,973 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 HG56 EKB, 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 20 years old, this Renault Modus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HG56 EKB is a 2006 Renault Modus, first registered on 26 September 2006.

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