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WJ59 BVY

2009 Renault Modus

Purple Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

68,463 mi
Last recorded68,463 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Renault Modus48,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ59 BVY
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2009
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2025 68,463 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 64,692 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2024 64,692 miles

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

Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 60,377 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2023 60,377 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 56,562 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 52,218 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 49,617 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 45,323 miles

nearside front spring incorrectly located on its stop

Fail 28 Feb 2019 45,323 miles

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

nearside front spring incorrectly located on its stop

Pass 20 Feb 2018 41,417 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 41,417 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 37,064 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 34,418 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 31,116 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 16 Mar 2015 31,116 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 11 Mar 2014 27,422 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 27,422 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 23,686 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 22,459 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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WJ59 BVY is a 2009 Renault Modus in Purple with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WJ59 BVY, 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 WJ59 BVY registered?

WJ59 BVY is a 2009 Renault Modus, first registered on 20 October 2009.

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