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SG12 UEZ

2012 Renault Modus

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

67,442 mi
Last recorded67,442 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Modus39,410 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG12 UEZ
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 67,442 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2025 67,030 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front radiator support sub frame mounting

Pass 25 Jun 2024 60,985 miles

Front radiator cross member corroded

Fail 21 Jun 2024 60,927 miles

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

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

Front radiator cross member corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2023 56,684 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 54,489 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) INSIDE RACK GAITER ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) INSIDE RACK GAITER ()

Fail 15 Jun 2022 54,431 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) INSIDE RACK GAITER ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) INSIDE RACK GAITER ()

Pass 15 Jun 2021 51,206 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 May 2020 46,486 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) IN RACK GAITER ()

Fail 19 May 2020 46,434 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) IN RACK GAITER ()

Pass 15 Jun 2019 39,255 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 36,289 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 34,493 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Mar 2017 34,493 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 33,039 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 31 Mar 2016 33,039 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 28,811 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014 28,811 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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SG12 UEZ is a 2012 Renault Modus in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 SG12 UEZ, 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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SG12 UEZ is a 2012 Renault Modus, first registered on 3 March 2012.

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