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VU59 KBJ

2010 Renault Modus

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

113,652 mi
Last recorded113,652 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Renault Modus48,319 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU59 KBJ
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 113,652 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inside pads worn to approx 2-3mm (1.5mm limit) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Nov 2025 113,645 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 107,699 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2024 107,695 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 101,912 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2023 101,866 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 95,735 miles

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2022 95,731 miles

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

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 90,124 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 84,164 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play / rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 79,028 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 79,022 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2018 71,403 miles

Undertray fitted obscuring view

Fail 29 Sep 2018 71,403 miles

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

Undertray fitted obscuring view

Pass 15 Sep 2017 65,290 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s & n/s worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

fuel tank slightly damp and may need investigating

Pass 29 Sep 2016 57,588 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring view

Undertray fitted obscuring view

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 51,018 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 46,409 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2014 38,775 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 33,759 miles

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

Offside 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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VU59 KBJ is a 2010 Renault Modus in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2010 Renault Modus models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 48,319 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 VU59 KBJ, 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 16 years old, this Renault Modus is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VU59 KBJ registered?

VU59 KBJ is a 2010 Renault Modus, first registered on 31 January 2010.

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