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HY59 VUR

2009 Renault Modus

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

70,774 mi
Last recorded70,774 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Renault Modus48,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY59 VUR
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 70,774 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2025 70,774 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 165/65/15. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Oct 2024 65,008 miles

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 10 Oct 2024 65,008 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 59,482 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge wearing smooth. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Oct 2023 59,482 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to exhaust condition. (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge wearing smooth. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 56,220 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 52,747 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 52,747 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 49,115 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2020 49,115 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Black buckle. (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 45,956 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 45,132 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 45,132 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2017 42,332 miles

Offside Front Tyre wearing heavily on edges of tread area

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Oct 2016 38,224 miles

Centre exhaust corroded

Nearside Front tyre has sidewall damage

Pass 24 Oct 2015 32,952 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 28,116 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2014 28,116 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 23,637 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2013 23,637 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 17,712 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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HY59 VUR is a 2009 Renault Modus in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2009 Renault Modus models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 48,311 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 HY59 VUR, 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 17 years old, this Renault Modus is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HY59 VUR registered?

HY59 VUR is a 2009 Renault Modus, first registered on 26 October 2009.

Is HY59 VUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY59 VUR shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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