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PE59 BXR

2009 Renault Modus

Beige Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

131,541 mi
Last recorded131,541 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Renault Modus48,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE59 BXR
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 131,541 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 8 Sep 2025 131,541 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Inner track rod end/steering rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 121,040 miles

Offside Front 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))

Slight play in steering rack nearside front

Fail 6 Sep 2024 120,914 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front 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))

Slight play in steering rack nearside front

Pass 29 Aug 2023 108,029 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 97,117 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across the axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Aug 2022 97,116 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across the axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 89,019 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 80,285 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear box (6.1.2 (a))

n/s/f rack arm inner joint squeaky

Fail 22 Sep 2020 80,285 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear box (6.1.2 (a))

n/s/f rack arm inner joint squeaky

Pass 9 Sep 2019 70,249 miles

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 58,038 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 58,038 miles

Offside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 37,591 miles

Nearside Front outer edge of tyre low tread

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre inner and outer tread low

Offside Rear tyre inner and outer tread low

Fail 5 Oct 2017 37,591 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint very slight knock (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front outer edge of tyre low tread

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre inner and outer tread low

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

Offside Rear tyre inner and outer tread low

Pass 21 Oct 2016 32,667 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 26,027 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 26,025 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 19,693 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 19,693 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 12,609 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2013 12,609 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 6,516 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 6,224 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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PE59 BXR is a 2009 Renault Modus in Beige with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 PE59 BXR, 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 PE59 BXR registered?

PE59 BXR is a 2009 Renault Modus, first registered on 15 September 2009.

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