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VK55 BNF

2005 Renault Modus

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

90,731 mi
Last recorded90,731 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Renault Modus54,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK55 BNF
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2024 90,731 miles

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

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

Nearside mirror cover missing

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

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

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

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

Rear axle corroding

Rear both shock-absorber casings corroding

Fail 28 Oct 2024 90,728 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside mirror cover missing

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

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

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

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

Rear axle corroding

Rear both shock-absorber casings corroding

Pass 6 Oct 2023 87,167 miles

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

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

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

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Shocks corroded

Fail 2 Oct 2023 87,162 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Rad support (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Shocks corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2022 83,160 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners ()

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

both rear brake back plates corroding

radiator support corroded

spanner light on

Pass 28 Sep 2021 78,948 miles

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

rear axle corroding

rear shocks corroded

Fail 27 Sep 2021 78,945 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

rear axle corroding

rear shocks corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2020 75,305 miles

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

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

Rear axle corroded

rear shocks corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2019 71,767 miles

TB & SERV?/OI L LEAK/WEEP,,SPANNER DASH,,CHILD SEAT ETC,,185/60/15 X 4,,REAR AXLE VHSC,,2 X R/SHOCKS VHSC,,

Fail 29 Jul 2019 71,767 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

TB & SERV?/OI L LEAK/WEEP,,SPANNER DASH,,CHILD SEAT ETC,,185/60/15 X 4,,REAR AXLE VHSC,,2 X R/SHOCKS VHSC,,

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 67,165 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

under trays fitted

Fail 30 Jul 2018 67,162 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

both front tyres worn on edges

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Jul 2017 62,546 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 62,493 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 58,805 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 52,956 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 47,022 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 41,284 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 35,782 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 30,272 miles

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

rear wiper split

Fail 29 Jul 2011 30,272 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear wiper split

Pass 19 Aug 2010 25,151 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 25,151 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 17,358 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 9,177 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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VK55 BNF is a 2005 Renault Modus in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 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 VK55 BNF, 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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VK55 BNF is a 2005 Renault Modus, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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