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VK05 PVU

2005 Renault Modus

Purple Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

121,976 mi
Last recorded121,976 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Modus54,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK05 PVU
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 121,976 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 120,987 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 109,686 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 96,438 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2021 95,820 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive HEAVY LEAK FROM ENGINE BUT NOT EXCESSIVE ENOUGH TO WARRANT FAILURE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Apr 2021 95,815 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive HEAVY LEAK FROM ENGINE BUT NOT EXCESSIVE ENOUGH TO WARRANT FAILURE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2020 86,044 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 82,686 miles

Oil leak oil around engine/gearbox ()

slight brake bind nearside rear

Fail 8 Apr 2017 82,561 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort hand brake not reading (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Oil leak oil around engine/gearbox ()

slight brake bind nearside rear

Pass 25 Apr 2016 78,382 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outer edge close to limit cracking tread on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge on limit wearing more on innermost edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outer edge close to limit cracking on outer edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Apr 2016 78,382 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outer edge close to limit cracking tread on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge on limit wearing more on innermost edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outer edge close to limit cracking on outer edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 73,007 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 73,001 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2014 67,901 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 67,886 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2013 61,690 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear brake discs and pads low.

Pass 20 May 2013 61,690 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Rear brake discs and pads low.

Pass 11 May 2012 55,992 miles

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

both front wipers split, but both still wipe screen effectively

Pass 6 May 2011 48,948 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 38,926 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 32,543 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 28,112 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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VK05 PVU is a 2005 Renault Modus in Purple with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2005 Renault Modus models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 54,840 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 VK05 PVU, 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 21 years old, this Renault Modus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VK05 PVU registered?

VK05 PVU is a 2005 Renault Modus, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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