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SY59 MVK

2009 Renault Modus

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

54,168 mi
Last recorded54,168 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Renault Modus48,311 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY59 MVK
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2026 54,168 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both becoming perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 51,017 miles

Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged interior mirror deteriorating (3.3 (b) (i))

Front brake hose supports deteriorating

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2025 51,015 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged interior mirror deteriorating (3.3 (b) (i))

Front brake hose supports deteriorating

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 48,180 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge measured at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Spare tyre defective needs inflating ()

Fail 15 Jan 2024 48,180 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge measured at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Spare tyre defective needs inflating ()

Pass 2 Feb 2023 43,696 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge measuired at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 1 Feb 2023 43,695 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge measuired at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner wing liner loose

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear heatshield loose

Spare tyre defective needs inflating ()

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 22 Dec 2021 37,435 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre becoming worn on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 20 Dec 2021 37,435 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut likely to fail strut corroded/collapsed and in danger of contacting the tyre (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre becoming worn on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 2 Dec 2020 31,267 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 30,350 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2020 30,344 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Radiator support bar (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 28,720 miles

Front radiator support bar corroded

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 27,726 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 27,716 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 26,920 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 26,362 miles

nsf & osf tyres have cracking to outer sidewalls

Fail 3 Mar 2016 26,362 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)

nsf & osf tyres have cracking to outer sidewalls

Pass 11 Mar 2015 24,700 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 24,700 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 22,848 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 18,830 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 15,064 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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SY59 MVK is a 2009 Renault Modus in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 SY59 MVK, 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 SY59 MVK registered?

SY59 MVK is a 2009 Renault Modus, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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