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SM59 EFX

2009 Renault Modus

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2025
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

150,771 mi
Last recorded150,771 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2024
Typical for 2009 Renault Modus48,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM59 EFX
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2024 150,771 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 145,689 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depths 4-2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Rear exhaust silencer mounting deteriated

Slight insecurity of rear exhaust heat shield

Fail 31 Mar 2023 145,689 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Sub-frame insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depths 4-2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Rear exhaust silencer mounting deteriated

Slight insecurity of rear exhaust heat shield

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

Pass 6 Apr 2022 139,210 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt rear x2 ()

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

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

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

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

handbrake travel

nearside mirror head damaged

Fail 25 Mar 2022 139,210 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt rear x2 ()

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

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

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

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

handbrake travel

nearside mirror head damaged

Pass 16 Mar 2021 126,956 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2021 126,271 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 111,121 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 111,121 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 104,359 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2019 104,359 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 95,747 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Fail 26 Oct 2017 95,747 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Pass 21 Oct 2016 90,294 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Oct 2015 81,448 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre has slight bulge in outer wall due to rim damage

Spare wheel partly insecure but unable to become detached

Fail 27 Oct 2015 81,448 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre has slight bulge in outer wall due to rim damage

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

Spare wheel partly insecure but unable to become detached

Pass 5 Nov 2014 70,876 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Spare wheel lose but not able to become detacted

Fail 3 Nov 2014 70,774 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Spare wheel lose but not able to become detacted

Pass 8 Oct 2013 59,632 miles

N/s/f tyre worn outer edge

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Spare wheel secure but may needs tightening

Pass 10 Oct 2012 50,819 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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SM59 EFX is a 2009 Renault Modus in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SM59 EFX, 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 SM59 EFX registered?

SM59 EFX is a 2009 Renault Modus, first registered on 6 November 2009.

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