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VK59 UUA

2009 Renault Modus

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

140,013 mi
Last recorded140,013 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Renault Modus48,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK59 UUA
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 140,013 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2025 140,013 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn off side front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side near side (1.4.1 (a))

Service brake excessively fluctuating near side front (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 132,570 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2024 132,570 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2023 124,946 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2023 124,946 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side off side (1.4.1 (a))

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened near side rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened off side rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Nov 2022 118,206 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near side front (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge off side front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 111,574 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near side front (5.2.3 (e))

hand brake reading slightly down

Fail 1 Nov 2021 111,574 miles

Headlamp aim too low near side (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low off side (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near side front (5.2.3 (e))

hand brake reading slightly down

Pass 26 Nov 2020 108,157 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 108,157 miles

Service brake excessively binding near side rear (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake excessively binding off side rear (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 101,939 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2019 101,939 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken off side rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn off side front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 91,461 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 91,461 miles

Service brake excessively binding near side rear (1.2.1 (f))

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened near side rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened off side rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Nov 2017 82,529 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 82,529 miles

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

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

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play off side (2.2.B.1f)

coil spring broken near side front (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 72,653 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 62,860 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 54,038 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 3 Nov 2014 54,034 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 45,644 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Nov 2012 35,049 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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VK59 UUA is a 2009 Renault Modus in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

Across all 2009 Renault Modus models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 48,311 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 VK59 UUA, 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 17 years old, this Renault Modus is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VK59 UUA registered?

VK59 UUA is a 2009 Renault Modus, first registered on 26 November 2009.

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