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SV57 VFU

2007 Renault Modus

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

114,083 mi
Last recorded114,083 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Renault Modus50,814 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV57 VFU
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2026 114,083 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 111,879 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Worn close to limit. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 108,054 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both. (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 12 Mar 2024 108,054 miles

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both. (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 105,200 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 100,950 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 96,688 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2021 96,684 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 94,739 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

engine covers fitted

Fail 20 Feb 2020 94,739 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

engine covers fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2019 88,608 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 83,415 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2018 83,415 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 81,778 miles

O/s front +o/s rear +n/s rear tyres badly stepped ? Possible road noise ?

Fail 14 Jan 2017 81,771 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play Inner tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

O/s front +o/s rear +n/s rear tyres badly stepped ? Possible road noise ?

Pass 5 Feb 2016 76,285 miles

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

play in steering rack inners

Fail 5 Feb 2016 76,280 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

front brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

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

play in steering inners

Pass 18 Aug 2014 69,038 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

both rear tyres wearing on shoulders

Pass 12 Sep 2013 57,795 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 48,441 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Aug 2011 37,847 miles

slight movement on steering rack arm at nearside

Fail 20 Aug 2011 37,847 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

slight movement on steering rack arm at nearside

Pass 11 Sep 2010 29,103 miles

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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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SV57 VFU is a 2007 Renault Modus in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 2007 Renault Modus models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 50,814 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 SV57 VFU, 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 19 years old, this Renault Modus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SV57 VFU is a 2007 Renault Modus, first registered on 14 September 2007.

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