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SO55 KCJ

2005 Renault Modus

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2022
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

79,120 mi
Last recorded79,120 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Renault Modus54,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO55 KCJ
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2021 79,120 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2021 79,089 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 76,578 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Down gearbox side (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 73,588 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 73,147 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 73,147 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2018 70,584 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

front section of front subframe corroding

Fail 18 Dec 2018 70,584 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp interacts with sidelight (4.4.3 (b))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

front section of front subframe corroding

Pass 12 Dec 2017 58,306 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front section of front subframe corroding

rear tyres and n/s/f tyre perished

Fail 12 Dec 2017 58,306 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front section of front subframe corroding

rear tyres and n/s/f tyre perished

Pass 20 Dec 2016 46,452 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2016 46,452 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 45,749 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Fail 13 Jun 2016 45,749 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 42,961 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Jun 2015 42,961 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 40,770 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 39,031 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 39,031 miles

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

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 Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 36,826 miles

rear axle brake pipe corroded

Fail 28 Oct 2013 36,826 miles

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

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

rear axle brake pipe corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2012 32,195 miles

osr axle brake pipe starting to corrode

Fail 7 Nov 2012 32,195 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

osr axle brake pipe starting to corrode

Pass 7 Nov 2011 28,307 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Jan 2011 24,061 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 24,061 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 18,395 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 18,395 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 8,379 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 8,343 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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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SO55 KCJ is a 2005 Renault Modus in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

Across all 2005 Renault Modus models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 54,840 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 SO55 KCJ, 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 21 years old, this Renault Modus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SO55 KCJ is a 2005 Renault Modus, first registered on 16 November 2005.

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