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VK55 BNL

2005 Renault Modus

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

81,238 mi
Last recorded81,238 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Renault Modus54,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK55 BNL
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2020 81,238 miles

Offside Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 73,630 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2019 72,760 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2018 61,602 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 51,555 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 51,555 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 41,490 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 33,547 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 33,547 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 26,745 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 26,382 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 25,500 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 23,631 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 21,042 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 21,042 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 18,102 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 13,770 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 BNL is a 2005 Renault Modus in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VK55 BNL, 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 BNL is a 2005 Renault Modus, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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