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SW09 TZG

2009 Renault Modus

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

60,751 mi
Last recorded60,751 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Renault Modus48,311 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW09 TZG
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 60,751 miles

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front radiator support bracket broken/corroded

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

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

Offside Rear Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked lense cover (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced full underside corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 59,302 miles

Front radiator support bracket broken and corroded

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

Offside Rear Headlamp lens slightly defective broken lens but not significant (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened multiple components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Nov 2024 59,297 miles

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

Front radiator support bracket broken and corroded

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

Offside Rear Headlamp lens slightly defective broken lens but not significant (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened multiple components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 57,534 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2023 57,480 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 55,323 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2022 55,322 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 52,881 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2021 52,880 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Dec 2020 49,767 miles

Front discs pitted and scored

additive tank not fully secure

Fail 10 Dec 2020 49,767 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front discs pitted and scored

additive tank not fully secure

Pass 19 Nov 2019 43,798 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2019 43,798 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 41,000 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2018 41,000 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed badly cracked & perished on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Nov 2017 38,358 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 38,358 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed badly cracked & perished on inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 35,353 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer shoulfer

Fail 13 Dec 2016 35,353 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn threw to 2nd ply on shoulders (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outer shoulfer

Pass 17 Dec 2015 30,925 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 29 Jan 2015 25,887 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 25,885 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 23,234 miles

front brake pads getting low

Pass 1 May 2013 20,576 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2013 20,574 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 May 2012 13,321 miles

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

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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SW09 TZG is a 2009 Renault Modus in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

Across all 2009 Renault Modus models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 48,311 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 SW09 TZG, 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 17 years old, this Renault Modus is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SW09 TZG registered?

SW09 TZG is a 2009 Renault Modus, first registered on 12 May 2009.

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