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SA07 VGU

2007 Renault Modus

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

113,879 mi
Last recorded113,879 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Renault Modus50,814 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA07 VGU
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 113,879 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2026 113,879 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Jan 2025 104,077 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2025 104,077 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides 2mm (1.1.13 (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))

park brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 3 Jan 2024 90,061 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2024 90,061 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 75,986 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 61,348 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))

Fail 10 Jan 2022 61,112 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 52,413 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 49,085 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2020 49,085 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 44,232 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 44,169 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jan 2018 49,310 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 35,731 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 33,922 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Mar 2016 33,922 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 31,389 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 31,389 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 28,546 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 28,546 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 25,159 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 25,159 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 22,654 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 22,654 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 19,205 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 19,205 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 15,018 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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SA07 VGU is a 2007 Renault Modus in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

Across all 2007 Renault Modus models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 50,814 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 SA07 VGU, 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 19 years old, this Renault Modus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SA07 VGU registered?

SA07 VGU is a 2007 Renault Modus, first registered on 24 March 2007.

Is SA07 VGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA07 VGU shows 29 tests with a 58.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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