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SY61 VFX

2011 Renault Modus

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

120,928 mi
Last recorded120,928 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Renault Modus40,426 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY61 VFX
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 120,928 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front sub frame excessively corroded and holed

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed slight damage (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2026 120,928 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front sub frame excessively corroded and holed

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed slight damage (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2025 116,466 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2025 116,458 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main front to rear before axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 111,948 miles

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

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2024 111,948 miles

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

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2023 106,110 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2023 106,110 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 101,225 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 95,420 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 82,612 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2020 82,612 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2019 76,536 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 66,927 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 66,927 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 59,233 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 41,364 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 41,279 miles

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened front cross member *also see structure (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering front cross member (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 21,244 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 17,561 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 15,542 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 15,542 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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SY61 VFX is a 2011 Renault Modus in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2011 Renault Modus models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 40,426 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 SY61 VFX, 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 15 years old, this Renault Modus is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SY61 VFX registered?

SY61 VFX is a 2011 Renault Modus, first registered on 19 October 2011.

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