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YU05 VSA

2005 Renault Modus

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

45,331 mi
Last recorded45,331 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Modus54,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU05 VSA
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 45,331 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 42,021 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 24 Oct 2024 42,021 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 39,181 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 38,899 miles

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

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

exhaust heatshield loose

Fail 25 Oct 2022 38,899 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 5 Oct 2021 38,715 miles

"check steering" warning on dash (no obvious fault found on MOT test)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 38,409 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

service light illuminated

Pass 8 Oct 2019 37,920 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 36,817 miles

headlamp switch does not always switch off the headlights.

Fail 3 Oct 2018 36,817 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

headlamp switch does not always switch off the headlights.

Pass 13 Sep 2017 35,523 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 35,501 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 32,816 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 29,943 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 26,613 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 23,543 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 20,568 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 17,386 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 13,505 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 9,234 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

offside front tyre has cut in tread area

Pass 21 Mar 2009 7,660 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 5,878 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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YU05 VSA is a 2005 Renault Modus in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YU05 VSA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YU05 VSA registered?

YU05 VSA is a 2005 Renault Modus, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is YU05 VSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YU05 VSA shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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