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SG59 VXX

2009 Renault Modus

Beige Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

85,914 mi
Last recorded85,914 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Renault Modus48,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG59 VXX
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 85,914 miles

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2025 81,408 miles

Nearside Front Radiator support frame corroded, rear section showing corrosion

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

parking brake has reserve travel

Pass 6 Mar 2024 78,700 miles

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))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 72,496 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear seat belts not accessible to test

Fail 24 Feb 2023 72,496 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear seat belts not accessible to test

Pass 26 Jan 2022 66,973 miles

Front Crossmember badly corroded

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 61,460 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Feb 2021 61,438 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure back box mount snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 58,934 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 54,591 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 50,683 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 46,965 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 46,965 miles

Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 4 Jan 2016 42,967 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 42,967 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2015 41,805 miles

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine components

Fail 5 Sep 2015 41,804 miles

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

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

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine components

Pass 10 Sep 2014 34,796 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 34,794 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 25,946 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 20,192 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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SG59 VXX is a 2009 Renault Modus in Beige with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SG59 VXX, 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 SG59 VXX registered?

SG59 VXX is a 2009 Renault Modus, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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