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VU55 YEV

2005 Renault Modus

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

71,341 mi
Last recorded71,341 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Renault Modus54,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU55 YEV
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2022 71,341 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

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

front radiator support panel corroded

Fail 20 Dec 2022 71,341 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

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

front radiator support panel corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2021 69,910 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2021 69,910 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 67,928 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside headlamp beam pattern poor

Fail 22 Dec 2020 67,928 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside headlamp beam pattern poor

Pass 16 Dec 2019 65,664 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

nearside headlight poor pattern

Pass 21 Dec 2018 62,570 miles

Nearside poor pattern

Fail 21 Dec 2018 62,570 miles

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

Nearside poor pattern

Pass 18 Dec 2017 59,390 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 56,470 miles

Nearside Front tyre side wall damaged

Offside Rear tyre perished

Fail 19 Dec 2016 56,470 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front tyre side wall damaged

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 15 Dec 2015 51,548 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 15 Dec 2015 51,548 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 47,800 miles

slight bind nearside rear brake

Pass 20 Dec 2013 43,837 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 39,541 miles

nearside front tyre tread worn on outer edge

Fail 23 Dec 2011 34,774 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Dec 2011 34,774 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 28,736 miles

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

nearside rear tyre sidewall perished

Pass 27 Nov 2009 24,058 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 19,384 miles

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

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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VU55 YEV is a 2005 Renault Modus in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2005 Renault Modus models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 54,840 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 VU55 YEV, 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 21 years old, this Renault Modus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VU55 YEV registered?

VU55 YEV is a 2005 Renault Modus, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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