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VU06 BMY

2006 Renault Modus

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

106,315 mi
Last recorded106,315 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Renault Modus52,973 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU06 BMY
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 106,315 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner linning (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

healights cloudy

Fail 16 Aug 2025 106,311 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner linning (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

healights cloudy

Pass 17 Aug 2024 93,749 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front headlights cloudy

Fail 17 Aug 2024 93,749 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front headlights cloudy

Pass 23 Aug 2023 80,209 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front n/s/f outer driveshaft gaitor has a slight weep of grease

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r tyre on 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 74,569 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 69,427 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 69,031 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 67,533 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 65,126 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 65,126 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 59,301 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 49,980 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 45,775 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 44,000 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 44,000 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 43,057 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 42,348 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 40,206 miles

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

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

unable to fully inspect due to covers & shields

Pass 31 May 2011 38,772 miles

front disc pads getting low.both rear tyres close to limits.16% imbalance on rear brakes.

Fail 31 May 2011 38,772 miles

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

front disc pads getting low.both rear tyres close to limits.16% imbalance on rear brakes.

Pass 7 Jun 2010 31,077 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 22,463 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 BMY is a 2006 Renault Modus in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 BMY, 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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What year was VU06 BMY registered?

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

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