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SM59 VWU

2010 Renault Modus

Beige Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

93,001 mi
Last recorded93,001 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Renault Modus48,319 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM59 VWU
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2010
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 93,001 miles

Central Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 70,459 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 61,992 miles

Central Front hand brake lever travel

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

Fail 26 Jan 2024 61,992 miles

Central Front hand brake lever travel

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 55,693 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2023 55,673 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel Very spongey (1.1.2 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts worn badly on shoulders 165-65-15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 48,477 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 40,924 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2021 40,924 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 31,948 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS+OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 21,515 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 14,078 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 12,761 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 11,855 miles

some parking brake travel on lever

Pass 1 Feb 2016 10,392 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 8,455 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jan 2014 5,942 miles

some handbrake travel

Pass 19 Jan 2013 3,114 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 VWU is a 2010 Renault Modus in Beige with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2010 Renault Modus models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 48,319 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 VWU, 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 16 years old, this Renault Modus is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SM59 VWU registered?

SM59 VWU is a 2010 Renault Modus, first registered on 10 February 2010.

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The MOT history for SM59 VWU shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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