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VN61 FOF

2011 Renault Modus

Bronze Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

82,354 mi
Last recorded82,354 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Renault Modus40,426 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN61 FOF
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2011
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 82,354 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2024 79,913 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall. 185-55-16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear disks on inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 78,385 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

front crossmember heavily corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2022 75,843 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2022 75,843 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 73,691 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 70,334 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 70,334 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 67,805 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2020 67,805 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 59,148 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2017 50,974 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2017 50,818 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2016 43,188 miles

Centre stop light not working

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 37,419 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm (4.1.E.1)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Fail 1 Dec 2014 31,492 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f inner cv boot leaking

Pass 1 Dec 2014 31,492 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

n/s/f inner cv boot leaking

Pass 23 Sep 2014 29,584 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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VN61 FOF is a 2011 Renault Modus in Bronze with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2011 Renault Modus models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 40,426 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 VN61 FOF, 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 15 years old, this Renault Modus is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VN61 FOF registered?

VN61 FOF is a 2011 Renault Modus, first registered on 7 November 2011.

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