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SW05 KEU

2005 Renault Modus

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,915 mi
Last recorded79,915 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Modus54,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW05 KEU
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2025 79,915 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 77,412 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Jun 2021 76,583 miles

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

rear exhaust corroded on entry to silencer

Pass 5 Jun 2020 75,940 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2020 75,940 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 73,246 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2019 73,246 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 68,675 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2018 68,675 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 1 side lamp inop

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 63,599 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 63,599 miles

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

cut to nearside front tyre

Pass 6 Jun 2016 59,409 miles

Aux drive belt well worn

Front brake discs corroded and pads creak when brakes applied. Adjust or replace maybe required.

Trays and covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion to centre and rear exhaust

rear wiper blade split

timing belt due for replacement?

Pass 12 Jun 2015 54,071 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2014 48,235 miles

Front lower radiator support x member well corroded

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

scuttle area full of debris (leaves etc)

Fail 4 Jun 2014 48,235 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front lower radiator support x member well corroded

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

scuttle area full of debris (leaves etc)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 42,589 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 36,576 miles

trays and covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Fail 11 Jun 2012 36,576 miles

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

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

trays and covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Pass 6 Jun 2011 31,833 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Jun 2011 31,833 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 23,587 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 15,698 miles

Engine bay covers fitted

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Jun 2009 15,698 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Engine bay covers fitted

Pass 28 May 2008 7,012 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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SW05 KEU is a 2005 Renault Modus in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SW05 KEU, 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 SW05 KEU registered?

SW05 KEU is a 2005 Renault Modus, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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