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SM09 XLZ

2009 Renault Modus

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

92,472 mi
Last recorded92,472 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Renault Modus48,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM09 XLZ
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 92,472 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 89,659 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2025 89,658 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread also low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread also low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 85,702 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 80,925 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2023 80,925 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 79,065 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2021 74,502 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn O/s And N/s Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe excessively corroded O/s And N/s Front To Rear At Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded O/s/r Cross Pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule O/s And N/s Rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/s/r Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Part Of Front Sub Frame/Radiator Support Corroded To Excess And Holed

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

O/s/f Brake Hose Insecure

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Parking Brake Lever Has Little Reserve Travel

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing O/s And N/s Front Suspension Shock Absorbers Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 64,864 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 64,860 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour x2 (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 53,047 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 50,749 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 50,749 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Feb 2018 45,209 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 45,206 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 37,959 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 33,275 miles

Lower cover fitted

Top cover fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2015 30,345 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 27,043 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 21,249 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 15,283 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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SM09 XLZ is a 2009 Renault Modus in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel 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 SM09 XLZ, 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 SM09 XLZ registered?

SM09 XLZ is a 2009 Renault Modus, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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