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YC05 VEV

2005 Renault Modus

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,456 mi
Last recorded77,456 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Renault Modus54,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC05 VEV
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2021 77,456 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 77,456 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 77,001 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2020 77,001 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 75,988 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 73,085 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 73,085 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2017 68,269 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 68,269 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 63,622 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 63,622 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Both rear tyres have cracks and splits.

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 59,836 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 59,836 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 55,239 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 50,308 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 47,102 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 41,006 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2010 40,846 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Dec 2009 36,173 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 32,760 miles

near side rear seat belt does not lock into mechanism

Pass 11 Jun 2008 25,785 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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YC05 VEV is a 2005 Renault Modus in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YC05 VEV, 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 YC05 VEV registered?

YC05 VEV is a 2005 Renault Modus, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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