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PY61 DXH

2012 Renault Modus

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

73,933 mi
Last recorded73,933 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Modus39,410 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY61 DXH
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 73,933 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONTS HEAVILY WORN (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner STEERING RACK JOINT HAS SLIGHT PLAY

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEARSIDE FRONT AND BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 57,616 miles

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2025 57,578 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 42,150 miles

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2023 41,947 miles

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

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

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2022 31,045 miles

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

Front fuel line corroded

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 18 Nov 2022 31,038 miles

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

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

Front fuel line corroded

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 20 Oct 2022 30,721 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 23,616 miles

Front fuel pipes corroded

Fail 29 Sep 2021 23,611 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Front fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 15,498 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 13,682 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 13,021 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 11,963 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 10,715 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules at axle (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules at axle (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 9,110 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Front tyre cracking

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 6 Jan 2015 6,954 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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PY61 DXH is a 2012 Renault Modus in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2012 Renault Modus models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 39,410 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 PY61 DXH, 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 14 years old, this Renault Modus is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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PY61 DXH is a 2012 Renault Modus, first registered on 18 January 2012.

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