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YKZ 5478

2013 Renault Modus

Beige Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

48,514 mi
Last recorded48,514 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYKZ 5478
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2013
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 48,514 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 47,490 miles

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2024 47,490 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 45,820 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 44,481 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 42,201 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2021 42,198 miles

Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced slam panel/radiator mounting frame severely corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 40,418 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 38,632 miles

Central Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened cross member for radiater (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 24 Oct 2019 38,632 miles

Central Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened cross member for radiater (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 2 Sep 2019 38,611 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Sep 2018 38,603 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 32,969 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 32,969 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 26,355 miles

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

corrosion on radiator support crossmember

nearside rear parking brake efficiency reading low

Pass 11 Sep 2015 20,244 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 16,592 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 16,592 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 12,588 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 5,401 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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YKZ 5478 is a 2013 Renault Modus in Beige with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YKZ 5478, 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 13 years old, this Renault Modus is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YKZ 5478 is a 2013 Renault Modus, first registered on 9 May 2013.

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