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YS55 KNC

2005 Renault Modus

Purple Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

96,075 mi
Last recorded96,075 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Modus54,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS55 KNC
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 96,075 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 90,541 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear springs very corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded Very corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 16 Mar 2024 90,538 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Both rear shockers corroded / swollen

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs very poor on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Both rear springs very corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant weeping at radiator bottom hose

Fuel lines very corroded at front under floor

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded Very corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear axle swollen / corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2023 88,248 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 86,194 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2022 86,167 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake has little reserve travel may require adjustment.

Pass 12 Apr 2021 82,507 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 79,859 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Mar 2020 79,859 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 77,689 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 76,020 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 74,302 miles

High level stop light not working.

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 16% (3.7.B.5b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Mar 2017 74,269 miles

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

High level stop light not working.

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 16% (3.7.B.5b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 70,734 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lip on (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lip on (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Apr 2016 70,734 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lip on (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lip on (3.5.1i)

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release center (5.2.5a)

Fail 13 Apr 2015 63,868 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 63,868 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 56,662 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 56,662 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 47,503 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 47,503 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2012 39,313 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 30 May 2012 39,313 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 28 Jun 2011 32,940 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 32,940 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 26,934 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 21,346 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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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YS55 KNC is a 2005 Renault Modus in Purple with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 YS55 KNC, 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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YS55 KNC is a 2005 Renault Modus, first registered on 30 December 2005.

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