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LY59 EVW

2009 Renault Modus

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

135,694 mi
Last recorded135,694 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Renault Modus48,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY59 EVW
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 135,694 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 21 May 2025 135,694 miles

Central Front Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 132,541 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Fail 11 Jan 2024 132,541 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 129,200 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Fail 5 Jan 2023 129,200 miles

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

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 122,573 miles

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

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

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

free travel in park brake lever

Fail 7 Jan 2022 122,573 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

free travel in park brake lever

Pass 8 Jan 2021 115,890 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 111,076 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 101,683 miles

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

Rear axle slightly rusty

Fail 8 Jan 2019 101,683 miles

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

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

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

Rear axle slightly rusty

Pass 2 Jan 2018 88,531 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 76,644 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2015 64,487 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 52,909 miles

advise wheel alignment check.

nearside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge.

offside front tyre excessively worn on inner edge.

Pass 6 Dec 2013 39,568 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 27,877 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2012 27,850 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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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LY59 EVW is a 2009 Renault Modus in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LY59 EVW, 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 LY59 EVW registered?

LY59 EVW is a 2009 Renault Modus, first registered on 28 December 2009.

Is LY59 EVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY59 EVW shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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