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SX09 AXR

2009 Renault Modus

Beige Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

88,602 mi
Last recorded88,602 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Renault Modus48,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX09 AXR
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 88,602 miles

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

wipers starting to smear

Fail 19 Nov 2025 88,600 miles

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

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

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

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

wipers starting to smear

Pass 25 Nov 2024 85,183 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Pass 7 Oct 2023 80,968 miles

Offside Front steering rack inner arm has free play.

lower radiator support heavily corroded.

slight imbalance at front axle

Pass 6 Jan 2023 75,563 miles

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

Fail 28 Dec 2022 75,540 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65R15 88H (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/65R15 88H (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible Very dirty (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 66,921 miles

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

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

handbrake travel getting long

Fail 31 Dec 2021 66,909 miles

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

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

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

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

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

handbrake travel getting long

Pass 4 Jan 2021 56,959 miles

centre stop light not working

Fail 4 Jan 2021 56,959 miles

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

centre stop light not working

Pass 5 Jul 2019 47,272 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2019 47,237 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 40,753 miles

Front brake discs are quite badly corroded

Screen washers are just adequate. Appear to leak under vehicle when used

Fail 7 Jun 2018 40,596 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front brake discs are quite badly corroded

Screen washers are just adequate. Appear to leak under vehicle when used

Pass 26 May 2017 36,996 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 36,994 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 34,504 miles

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

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

all tyres slightly perished no cord / ply visable at time of test

Fail 13 Jun 2016 34,504 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

all tyres slightly perished no cord / ply visable at time of test

Pass 1 Jul 2015 31,883 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2015 31,883 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 27,202 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 27,202 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 23,345 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Jul 2013 23,053 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jul 2012 19,503 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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SX09 AXR is a 2009 Renault Modus in Beige with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 SX09 AXR, 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 SX09 AXR registered?

SX09 AXR is a 2009 Renault Modus, first registered on 25 July 2009.

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