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NU08 VKO

2008 Renault Modus

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

77,491 mi
Last recorded77,491 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Modus53,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU08 VKO
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 77,491 miles

Item in the swept area

Items in the car were removed prior inspection as they obscured access to testable components

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Mar 2026 77,491 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Item in the swept area

Items in the car were removed prior inspection as they obscured access to testable components

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2025 71,345 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner brake surface. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Mar 2025 71,341 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner brake surface. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 65,597 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive small crack on outer door sill/door shut just over 30cm from nearside front lower seat belt mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low, 2mm, on inside and outside edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Surface corrosion starting on non load bearing cross member/radiator mounting partially obscured by under shield (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 61,208 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2023 61,208 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 57,130 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Slight buckle on inside and outside wheel rims (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Door mirror glass cracked ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Mar 2022 57,129 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Split in centre of wiper blade (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Slight buckle on inside and outside wheel rims (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Door mirror glass cracked ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn lumpy/uneven on inside edge of tread and worn close to legal limit on outside edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn bald on inside and wearing low on outside edges of tread, very close to legal limit, advise replacement as soon as possible (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to legal limit on outside edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Mar 2021 53,054 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn with flat spots on inside edge. tread depth ok at present, but may make rumbling noise on road.

Fail 18 Mar 2021 53,050 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn with flat spots on inside edge. tread depth ok at present, but may make rumbling noise on road.

Pass 13 Mar 2020 49,374 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 49,370 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 45,024 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 45,021 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 40,926 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 16 Mar 2018 40,926 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face slightly corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face slightly corroded (3.5.1i)

front inner brake pads worn

Pass 22 Mar 2017 39,131 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 39,131 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 38,253 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 36,995 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 35,758 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 33,692 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 31,597 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 23,987 miles

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

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)

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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NU08 VKO is a 2008 Renault Modus in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 NU08 VKO, 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 NU08 VKO registered?

NU08 VKO is a 2008 Renault Modus, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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