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VU06 BKN

2006 Renault Modus

Red Petrol 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

100,464 mi
Last recorded100,464 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Renault Modus52,973 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU06 BKN
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 100,464 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant bottle loose

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Radiator support bracket is excessively corroded

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Jul 2026 100,452 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant bottle loose

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Radiator support bracket is excessively corroded

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2025 95,821 miles

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

Nearside Front Radiator support excessively corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 28 Jul 2025 95,821 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Radiator support excessively corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2024 91,017 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Steering system slightly rough Rack (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 25 Jul 2024 91,017 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Steering system slightly rough Rack (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 86,245 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 80,990 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both nearside & offside to front flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner brake pads getting low-monitor as brake are fully servicable

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 14 Jul 2022 80,990 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both nearside & offside to front flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner brake pads getting low-monitor as brake are fully servicable

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2021 75,670 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 12 Jul 2021 75,669 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Jul 2020 70,907 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 63,576 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

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

slight travel on handbrake

Pass 6 Jul 2018 57,449 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2018 57,437 miles

Emissions not tested engine has a running fault (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working bulb in wrong (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 50,752 miles

Offside Front tyre worn smooth inner edge

Fail 13 Jul 2017 50,750 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn smooth inner edge

Pass 14 Jul 2016 42,725 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 34,068 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

front tyres starting to wear on edges

Pass 9 May 2014 23,543 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2013 20,773 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 18,418 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 15,320 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 12,314 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 9,198 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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VU06 BKN is a 2006 Renault Modus in Red with a 1,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 2006 Renault Modus models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 52,973 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 VU06 BKN, 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 20 years old, this Renault Modus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VU06 BKN is a 2006 Renault Modus, first registered on 22 March 2006.

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