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VK06 EGU

2006 Renault Modus

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

117,100 mi
Last recorded117,100 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 Renault Modus52,973 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK06 EGU
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2024 117,100 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2024 117,098 miles

Emissions unable to be completed off scale (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 110,515 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2023 110,405 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 98,609 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Dec 2020 89,542 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Dec 2020 89,522 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Dec 2019 79,301 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside slight play in inner rack joint

Fail 16 Dec 2019 79,301 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside slight play in inner rack joint

Pass 28 Nov 2018 75,011 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2016 71,135 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 71,135 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 68,673 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 62,885 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 56,275 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 50,084 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 50,084 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 44,087 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 38,351 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 31,343 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 31,343 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 23,187 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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VK06 EGU is a 2006 Renault Modus in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2006 Renault Modus models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 52,973 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 VK06 EGU, 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 20 years old, this Renault Modus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VK06 EGU registered?

VK06 EGU is a 2006 Renault Modus, first registered on 22 March 2006.

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