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YY08 UBC

2008 Renault Modus

Green Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,848 mi
Last recorded79,848 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Modus53,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY08 UBC
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 79,848 miles

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

Nearside Front outer sill

centre brake light inop

Fail 24 Jul 2025 79,848 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front outer sill

centre brake light inop

Pass 6 Aug 2024 78,477 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2024 78,475 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 76,357 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2023 76,357 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 70,199 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2022 70,199 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 64,231 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 58,431 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2019 47,944 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 37,329 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 37,327 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 34,834 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 34,759 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted sill (5.2.6)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 32,136 miles

Nearside Front rack end has slight play

under tray fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2015 29,083 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 3 Aug 2015 29,083 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 26,449 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 Aug 2013 21,754 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 21,754 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 6 Aug 2012 16,424 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 13,132 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 12,635 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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YY08 UBC is a 2008 Renault Modus in Green with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2008 Renault Modus models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 53,023 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 YY08 UBC, 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 18 years old, this Renault Modus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YY08 UBC registered?

YY08 UBC is a 2008 Renault Modus, first registered on 10 July 2008.

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