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SY09 BAU

2009 Renault Modus

Beige Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

78,539 mi
Last recorded78,539 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Renault Modus48,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY09 BAU
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 78,539 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2026 78,535 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 78,050 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 76,638 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 75,201 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 72,699 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 69,884 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 67,347 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Mar 2019 61,456 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Mar 2019 61,453 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

hi level stop light not working

Pass 8 Mar 2018 51,386 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 44,818 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 44,736 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 37,269 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 31,044 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 24,985 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 20,574 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 20,574 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 11,228 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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SY09 BAU is a 2009 Renault Modus in Beige with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 SY09 BAU, 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 SY09 BAU registered?

SY09 BAU is a 2009 Renault Modus, first registered on 30 March 2009.

Is SY09 BAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY09 BAU shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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