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KX08 XLS

2008 Renault Modus

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

129,505 mi
Last recorded129,505 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Modus53,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX08 XLS
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2025 129,505 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2025 129,505 miles

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both side (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2024 122,586 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2023 115,170 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 111,164 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Fail 16 Mar 2022 111,164 miles

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

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 106,981 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 106,968 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 106,950 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Aug 2020 106,035 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 99,735 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2019 99,735 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 89,936 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Aug 2018 89,936 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 82,069 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front cross member corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2017 82,069 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Front cross member corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2016 76,520 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 71,812 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 65,329 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2014 65,329 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 60,306 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 59,796 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 59,796 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 51,878 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 41,804 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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KX08 XLS is a 2008 Renault Modus in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 KX08 XLS, 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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What year was KX08 XLS registered?

KX08 XLS is a 2008 Renault Modus, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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