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HT57 HKY

2008 Renault Modus

Gold Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

111,990 mi
Last recorded111,990 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Modus53,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT57 HKY
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 111,990 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 27 May 2025 111,900 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended middle (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 May 2024 105,191 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 May 2023 103,219 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead rim dented . (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 31 May 2023 103,219 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced position lamp intensity reduced . (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp not working position lamp inoperative . (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead rim dented . (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 3 May 2022 102,553 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Radiator support corroded

Rear Axle corroded

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Fail 3 May 2022 102,553 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Radiator support corroded

Rear Axle corroded

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 101,961 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively mount (6.1.6 (a))

Fail 15 Mar 2021 101,961 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively mount (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 101,427 miles

Handbrake has little reserve travel

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

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

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2020 101,427 miles

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

Handbrake has little reserve travel

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

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

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 100,797 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

hand brake travel high

Fail 7 Mar 2019 100,754 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

hand brake travel high

Pass 28 Feb 2018 81,790 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 67,784 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 67,668 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 58,105 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 50,050 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 42,452 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 37,491 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Jan 2013 37,491 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 31,121 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 27,153 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 27,103 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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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HT57 HKY is a 2008 Renault Modus in Gold with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2008 Renault Modus models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 53,023 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 HT57 HKY, 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 18 years old, this Renault Modus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HT57 HKY is a 2008 Renault Modus, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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