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VK55 BNU

2005 Renault Modus

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

45,211 mi
Last recorded45,211 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Renault Modus54,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK55 BNU
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2020 45,211 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2020 45,208 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt installation has a claw type seat mounting with an inadequate means of securing the claw (10.1 (o))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 43,498 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside non-obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside mirror housing repaired using tape

Offside mirror housing repaired using tape

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

evidence of impact damage to rear

Fail 19 Nov 2019 43,496 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) track rod (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner face of pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside non-obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside mirror housing repaired using tape

Offside mirror housing repaired using tape

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

evidence of impact damage to rear

Pass 19 Nov 2018 41,609 miles

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

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

Nearside mirror housing repaired using tape

Nearside non-obligatory mirror glass damaged

Offside mirror housing repaired using tape

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 39,218 miles

Nearside non-obligatory mirror repaired using tape

Offside obligatory mirror repaired using tape

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Sep 2017 39,217 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside non-obligatory mirror repaired using tape

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside obligatory mirror repaired using tape

Oil leak ()

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 37,260 miles

Nearside mirror housing repaired using tape

Offside mirror housing repaired using tape

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Oct 2016 37,258 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside mirror housing repaired using tape

Offside mirror housing repaired using tape

Pass 18 Sep 2015 35,271 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside mirror housing repaired using tape

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside mirror housing repaired using tape

Fail 18 Sep 2015 35,271 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside mirror housing repaired using tape

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside mirror housing repaired using tape

Pass 29 Sep 2014 32,968 miles

N/S mirror housing repaired using tape

Pass 26 Sep 2013 29,679 miles

N/S and O/S exterior mirrors have been repaired using tape

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2012 26,573 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 26,573 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 23,740 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

n/s/r tyre cracking

o/s/r tyre cracking badly

Pass 18 Aug 2010 20,464 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 16,984 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 138,077 miles

could not cheak brake fluid level

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 BNU is a 2005 Renault Modus in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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