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VU61 SZE

2011 Renault Modus

Grey Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

90,765 mi
Last recorded90,765 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Renault Modus40,426 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU61 SZE
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 90,765 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2024 87,293 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front inner wheels to steering rack slight play ()

handbrake travel slightly long

Fail 2 Nov 2024 87,293 miles

Headlamp aim too low both front (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front inner wheels to steering rack slight play ()

handbrake travel slightly long

Pass 28 Oct 2023 83,443 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 80,105 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened radiator support frame corroded [excessive] (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 71,955 miles

Nearside Front chasis support corroded

Fail 1 Nov 2021 71,851 miles

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 too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front chasis support corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2020 60,007 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 60,007 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Central Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Engine cover and Undertray fitted, some test items not fully seen

Fail 7 Nov 2020 59,891 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Central Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Engine cover and Undertray fitted, some test items not fully seen

Pass 1 Nov 2019 51,144 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 47,173 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 42,393 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 42,393 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 37,512 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 35,442 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 28,836 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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VU61 SZE is a 2011 Renault Modus in Grey with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2011 Renault Modus models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 40,426 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 VU61 SZE, 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 15 years old, this Renault Modus is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VU61 SZE registered?

VU61 SZE is a 2011 Renault Modus, first registered on 11 September 2011.

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