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SY09 LLJ

2009 Renault Modus

Beige Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,330 mi
Last recorded96,330 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Renault Modus48,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 96,330 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2026 96,325 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 81,998 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 80,153 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 77,367 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 74,538 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear shock absorbers corroded

radiator support cross member corroded

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 17 Feb 2022 74,532 miles

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

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded going to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear shock absorbers corroded

radiator support cross member corroded

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 25 Feb 2021 70,749 miles

Front Cradle corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Fuel lines corroded

Offside Front Strut corroded

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

Rear Inner o/s and n/s tyre walls perished

Fail 25 Feb 2021 70,749 miles

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

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

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

Rear Inner o/s and n/s tyre walls perished

Front Cradle corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Fuel lines corroded

Offside Front Strut corroded

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 68,329 miles

Front Cross member corroded

Front Fuel lines corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner edge but still OK (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 64,408 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Feb 2019 64,351 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 59,661 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing nearside and offside (2.7.2a)

front tyres worn and perished at edges

slight front brake bind

Pass 21 Feb 2017 54,978 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Feb 2017 54,978 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 49,150 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

nearside door mirror glass damaged

Pass 13 Feb 2015 42,822 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 37,209 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 30,469 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 22,347 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 LLJ is a 2009 Renault Modus in Beige with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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