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YT12 VUG

2012 Renault Modus

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,658 mi
Last recorded62,658 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Modus39,410 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT12 VUG
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 62,658 miles
Fail 19 May 2026 62,660 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened subframe / radiator support (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2025 59,265 miles
Fail 28 May 2025 59,265 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2024 56,052 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 53,993 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 51,546 miles
Fail 25 May 2022 51,546 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 May 2021 49,083 miles
Fail 26 May 2021 49,082 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2020 46,540 miles
Fail 27 May 2020 46,536 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 May 2019 42,402 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 37,318 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 37,317 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Mar 2017 27,605 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 17,627 miles

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

child seat fitted obscuring a full inspection of a passenger seat belt

Pass 11 Feb 2015 11,437 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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YT12 VUG is a 2012 Renault Modus in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2012 Renault Modus models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 39,410 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 YT12 VUG, 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 14 years old, this Renault Modus is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YT12 VUG registered?

YT12 VUG is a 2012 Renault Modus, first registered on 2 March 2012.

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