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HW59 EDU

2009 Renault Grand Modus

Purple Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

129,401 mi
Last recorded129,401 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Renault Grand Modus50,649 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW59 EDU
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Modus
Year2009
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 129,401 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2026 129,401 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin Injector leaking (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Engine cover fitted

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2025 123,429 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn smooth outer edge

Fail 12 Aug 2025 123,316 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn smooth outer edge

Pass 15 Aug 2024 116,276 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge out of shape inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Aug 2024 116,211 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge out of shape inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 110,285 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged stepped on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2023 110,249 miles

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

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine bay covers fitted. Unable to make full assessment of components

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged stepped on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Under engine cover fitted. Unable to make full assessment of components

Wheel trims fitted. Unable to make full assessment of wheel nuts/bolts

Pass 4 Aug 2022 100,607 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

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

Wheel bolt/nut covers fitted to all wheels. Unable to make full assessment of components

engine and under engine covers fitted. Unable to make full assessment of components

Fail 2 Aug 2022 100,607 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Noise from engine. pully / water pump bearing noise.

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

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

Wheel bolt/nut covers fitted to all wheels. Unable to make full assessment of components

engine and under engine covers fitted. Unable to make full assessment of components

Fail 1 Aug 2022 100,591 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced discoloured (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear brake has restricted free movement

noise from engine / suspect water pump / advise further investigation

Pass 27 Jul 2021 90,470 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight corrosion to some underside suspension components

wheel covers & undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2020 82,812 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2020 82,812 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn tread are damaged exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 75,701 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2019 75,696 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 74,876 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 69,731 miles

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Pass 28 Nov 2016 63,059 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Nov 2016 63,059 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Dec 2015 59,969 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 55,132 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear brake discs and brake pads worn

Fail 6 Oct 2014 55,132 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front wiperblades worn and starting to smear

rear brake discs and brake pads worn

Pass 10 Oct 2013 46,627 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Some side wall damage to near side front tyre

Fail 9 Oct 2013 46,626 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Both front brake discs lipped and worn

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Off side front tyre in dangerous condition and should not be driven on the road!

Some side wall damage to near side front tyre

Pass 12 Oct 2012 37,200 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

frot brake pads slightly low

near side front tyre worn on edge

Fail 11 Oct 2012 37,200 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

front brake discs slightly worn

frot brake pads slightly low

near side front tyre worn on edge

off side rear brakes binding slightly

How Reliable is the Renault Grand Modus?

Based on 72,470 MOT tests across 4,357 vehicles.

73.2%
Pass Rate
4,711
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
4,357
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

coil spring broken 966
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 754
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 727
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HW59 EDU is a 2009 Renault Grand Modus in Purple with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2009 Renault Grand Modus models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 50,649 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 Grand Modus fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 966 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HW59 EDU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Grand Modus typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 17 years old, this Renault Grand Modus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HW59 EDU is a 2009 Renault Grand Modus, first registered on 26 September 2009.

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