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SY09 LKV

2009 Renault Modus

Beige Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

85,247 mi
Last recorded85,247 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Renault Modus48,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY09 LKV
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 85,247 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 84,337 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 83,548 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 82,332 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 78,253 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 73,502 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn heavily on inner. (5.2.3 (e))

Slight play in the nearside track rod inner joint.

Pass 10 Feb 2020 68,703 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Spare tyre defective low pressure ()

Pass 12 Feb 2019 61,115 miles

Offside Rear Tyre 3mm

Fail 11 Feb 2019 61,100 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre 3mm

Pass 5 Feb 2018 53,992 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Nearside 25%lower (3.7.B.5b)

Front inner brake pads look like there getting low

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

Oil leak Drain plug ()

Fail 5 Feb 2018 53,992 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Nearside 25%lower (3.7.B.5b)

Front inner brake pads look like there getting low

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

Oil leak Drain plug ()

Pass 13 Feb 2017 46,675 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 40,389 miles

Nearside front tyre worn low on outer stepped edge

Nearside rear tyre tread has a flat spot

Some imbalance on front brakes (15%)

Fail 9 Feb 2016 40,389 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front tyre worn low on outer stepped edge

Nearside rear tyre tread has a flat spot

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

Offside rear tyre tread has a flat spot worn to 1.6mm limit

Some imbalance on front brakes (15%)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 33,263 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Some front brake inbalance, nearside lower

Pass 16 Jan 2014 26,224 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 20,970 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2013 20,970 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 13,994 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 LKV is a 2009 Renault Modus in Beige with a 1,149cc petrol 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 LKV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SY09 LKV registered?

SY09 LKV is a 2009 Renault Modus, first registered on 23 March 2009.

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The MOT history for SY09 LKV 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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