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SY09 LKD

2009 Renault Modus

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

51,965 mi
Last recorded51,965 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Renault Modus48,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY09 LKD
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 51,965 miles

Lower radiator sub-frame corroded

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

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

Pass 5 Apr 2024 50,091 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2024 50,089 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak box (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2023 48,152 miles

Front lower edge of N/S sill coming away

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

Fail 11 Apr 2023 48,152 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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))

Front lower edge of N/S sill coming away

Pass 21 Apr 2022 45,788 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2022 45,787 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2021 42,676 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2021 42,676 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2020 40,176 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 15 Apr 2020 40,176 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened part of front sub frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Apr 2019 36,861 miles

Corrosion to radiator subframe

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 11 Apr 2019 36,861 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Corrosion to radiator subframe

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Apr 2018 33,775 miles

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

Play in n/s track rod end

Fail 4 Apr 2018 33,775 miles

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

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

Play in n/s track rod end

Pass 26 Apr 2017 31,192 miles

Front brake pads worn

Play in n/s track rod end

Fail 26 Apr 2017 31,192 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake pads worn

Play in n/s track rod end

Pass 16 Feb 2016 26,911 miles

N/s/r tyre worn

Play in n/s track rod end

Fail 16 Feb 2016 26,911 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre mounting insecure (7.1.1)

N/s/r tyre worn

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in n/s track rod end

Pass 18 Feb 2015 24,451 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 22,995 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 22,974 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 16,923 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 LKD is a 2009 Renault Modus in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 SY09 LKD, 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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SY09 LKD is a 2009 Renault Modus, first registered on 2 March 2009.

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