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PE09 VLK

2009 Renault Modus

Beige Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

86,456 mi
Last recorded86,456 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Renault Modus48,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE09 VLK
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 86,456 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipe across rear axle / clip area (1.1.11 (c))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front rad cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 83,671 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front rad mount cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle / clip area (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 16 Oct 2024 83,671 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front rad mount cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle / clip area (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 82,516 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2023 82,516 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 81,276 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2022 81,262 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 76,040 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 70,821 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2020 70,821 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 65,766 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 65,766 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 59,985 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 51,990 miles

Front brake discs worn

Front tyres differ in size to rears

Fail 17 Apr 2017 51,916 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 45,462 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 39,517 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 33,211 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Apr 2013 28,220 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 20,730 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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PE09 VLK is a 2009 Renault Modus in Beige with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 PE09 VLK, 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 PE09 VLK registered?

PE09 VLK is a 2009 Renault Modus, first registered on 29 May 2009.

Is PE09 VLK safe to buy?

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