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YX59 UYJ

2009 Renault Modus

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

83,703 mi
Last recorded83,703 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Renault Modus48,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX59 UYJ
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 83,703 miles

Front Radiator support sub-frame very corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ball joint has slight play under load (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front & nearside rear tyres worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn close to limit on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 7 May 2026 83,698 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamp bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamp bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Front Radiator support sub-frame very corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ball joint has slight play under load (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front & nearside rear tyres worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn close to limit on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 May 2025 74,593 miles

Front Radiator support sub-frame corroded

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 May 2025 74,579 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower suspension arm ball joint cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre worn below limit on outer edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Radiator support sub-frame corroded

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn close to limit on outer edge also slightly perished/cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 May 2024 67,598 miles

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

Parking brake lever has significant level of travel, may require adjustment/repair

Fail 26 Apr 2024 67,582 miles

Nearside Front 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 drop link upper ball joint cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has significant level of travel, may require adjustment/repair

Pass 27 Apr 2023 64,678 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper slide pins slightly worn

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 25 Apr 2023 64,630 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer CV boot insecure (clip broken) (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front brake caliper slide pins slightly worn

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Apr 2022 58,928 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2022 58,928 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 58,759 miles

Slight travel on parking brake

Fail 1 Apr 2019 58,759 miles

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

Slight travel on parking brake

Fail 13 Mar 2019 58,746 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside 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))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 50,559 miles

high level stop light inop

steering rack damp

Fail 16 Mar 2018 50,559 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

high level stop light inop

steering rack damp

Pass 13 Mar 2017 40,006 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 32,247 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 26,315 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 22,132 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Aug 2013 22,132 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Aug 2012 17,096 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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YX59 UYJ is a 2009 Renault Modus in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2009 Renault Modus models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 48,311 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 YX59 UYJ, 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 17 years old, this Renault Modus is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YX59 UYJ is a 2009 Renault Modus, first registered on 8 September 2009.

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