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RV09 FZK

2009 Renault Modus

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

94,284 mi
Last recorded94,284 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Renault Modus48,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV09 FZK
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2025 94,284 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 87,003 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2024 87,001 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 82,374 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 80,952 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2021 80,898 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength holes in front subframe crossmember,,,all corroded,. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps sidelight not working (4.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating heavy brake fluctuation,,, (1.2.1 (e))

Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened no surface condition both front inner discs,. (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

drivers window fault,,,,also engine cover under car,,,,

Pass 14 Dec 2020 78,344 miles

Both rear shock absorbers corroded

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Serface rust both front discs

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 14 Dec 2020 78,344 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded In clip rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Both rear shock absorbers corroded

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Serface rust both front discs

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 77,109 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Dec 2019 77,109 miles

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine close inspection not possible. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 70,309 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 64,850 miles

Both front tyres perished

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Dec 2017 64,850 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres perished inner sidewall

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

Offside Front TYRE HEAVY INNER WEAR

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 54,245 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 45,912 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Fail 6 Jan 2016 45,912 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 9 Jan 2015 35,164 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 29,801 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2013 22,003 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 22 Feb 2012 15,145 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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RV09 FZK is a 2009 Renault Modus in Red 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 RV09 FZK, 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 RV09 FZK registered?

RV09 FZK is a 2009 Renault Modus, first registered on 13 March 2009.

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