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VU09 DFD

2009 Renault Modus

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

10,736 mi
Last recorded10,736 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2022
Typical for 2009 Renault Modus48,311 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU09 DFD
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2022 10,736 miles

Front engine covers fitted

Fail 22 Dec 2022 107,028 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended not locking in holder (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended not locking in holder (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front engine covers fitted

Pass 28 Dec 2021 105,143 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Dec 2021 105,143 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 98,396 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Sep 2019 94,450 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 86,685 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

nearside front tyre bald on outer edge.

Fail 3 Oct 2018 86,673 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

nearside front tyre bald on outer edge.

Pass 18 Sep 2017 77,448 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 68,697 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 68,697 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 60,102 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 48,805 miles

nearside front tyre on 2.5mm

Fail 7 Oct 2014 48,805 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside front tyre on 2.5mm

Pass 8 Oct 2013 39,763 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 28,901 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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VU09 DFD is a 2009 Renault Modus in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VU09 DFD, 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 VU09 DFD registered?

VU09 DFD is a 2009 Renault Modus, first registered on 28 July 2009.

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