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SP55 SXN

2005 Renault Modus

Gold Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

96,228 mi
Last recorded96,228 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Modus54,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP55 SXN
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2025 96,228 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2023 88,526 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 82,555 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2022 82,550 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 77,976 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 73,489 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 65,776 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 65,776 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 61,626 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 57,353 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 52,174 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 47,751 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 40,604 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn

front pads worn thin

knocking from steering

n/s/f tyre bald on outer edge, 2/3mm

n/s/r tyre bald on edges, 2mm

o/s/r tyre nearly bald on inner edge, 3mm

Fail 14 Jun 2013 40,604 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn

front pads worn thin

knocking from steering

n/s/f tyre bald on outer edge, 2/3mm

n/s/r tyre bald on edges, 2mm

o/s/r tyre nearly bald on inner edge, 3mm

Pass 23 Jul 2012 33,788 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outside

Pass 10 Oct 2011 30,754 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 24,672 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 19,862 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 14,917 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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SP55 SXN is a 2005 Renault Modus in Gold with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 SP55 SXN, 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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What year was SP55 SXN registered?

SP55 SXN is a 2005 Renault Modus, first registered on 24 October 2005.

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