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LA61 FMU

2011 Renault Modus

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

44,562 mi
Last recorded44,562 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Renault Modus40,426 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA61 FMU
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 44,562 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2025 44,562 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear unable to check wheel bearing due to seized brakes

Pass 22 Oct 2024 42,960 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2024 42,960 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

radiator lower support bracket corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2023 39,837 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 38,629 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2022 35,055 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 8 Jun 2022 35,055 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 14 Jun 2021 33,474 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2020 31,930 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 29,654 miles

Slight play nsf lower ball joint

Pass 12 Apr 2018 27,008 miles

NSR tyre perishing

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 24,257 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 22,116 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 19,686 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 19,583 miles

slight binding in both rear brakes

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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LA61 FMU is a 2011 Renault Modus in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2011 Renault Modus models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 40,426 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 LA61 FMU, 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 15 years old, this Renault Modus is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LA61 FMU registered?

LA61 FMU is a 2011 Renault Modus, first registered on 6 December 2011.

Is LA61 FMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA61 FMU shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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