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S13 BLS

2008 Renault Modus

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

57,311 mi
Last recorded57,311 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Modus53,023 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS13 BLS
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 57,311 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 56,554 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 2 Sep 2024 56,554 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 11 Sep 2023 55,624 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Sep 2023 55,624 miles

Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake squeal from rear

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Sep 2022 54,471 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2022 54,471 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 53,057 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm 185/60R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm 185/60R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Sep 2020 50,540 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Sep 2020 50,540 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Aug 2019 49,386 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2019 49,386 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 Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working Tail light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 48,754 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 48,571 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2017 48,204 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 48,195 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 44,963 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Sep 2014 44,963 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)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Sep 2013 38,381 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 38,381 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 20 Mar 2012 23,705 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 13,899 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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S13 BLS is a 2008 Renault Modus in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 S13 BLS, 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 S13 BLS registered?

S13 BLS is a 2008 Renault Modus, first registered on 4 April 2008.

Is S13 BLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for S13 BLS shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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