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WK55 YEL

2005 Renault Modus

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

115,455 mi
Last recorded115,455 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Modus54,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK55 YEL
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 115,455 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2025 115,443 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2024 111,521 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2023 103,677 miles

Front Radiator support bar surface corrosion

Pass 16 Sep 2022 97,881 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 16 Sep 2022 97,881 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 87,778 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

ns steering rack end becoming worn

radiator support becoming corroded

Fail 20 Sep 2021 87,778 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

ns steering rack end becoming worn

radiator support becoming corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2020 81,709 miles

radiator support panel corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2020 81,581 miles

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

radiator support panel corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2019 75,862 miles

All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp position lamps slightly affected by indicators (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished 185/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished 185/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

front subframe slightly corroded

Fail 27 Aug 2019 75,862 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp position lamps slightly affected by indicators (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished 185/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished 185/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

front subframe slightly corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2018 70,313 miles

Central Front Under bonnet covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 1 Sep 2017 63,661 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 63,661 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 57,531 miles

Offside Front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 7 Sep 2015 50,609 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 7 Sep 2015 50,609 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Sep 2014
Fail 8 Sep 2014 39,283 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 29,435 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 29,432 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 25,721 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 23,465 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 19,031 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 14,082 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 14,054 miles

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

vehicle tested as presented,unable to fully inspect rear seat belts

Pass 24 Sep 2008 8,710 miles

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

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

rear wiper split

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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WK55 YEL is a 2005 Renault Modus in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 WK55 YEL, 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 WK55 YEL registered?

WK55 YEL is a 2005 Renault Modus, first registered on 24 September 2005.

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