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YY08 UBH

2008 Renault Modus

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

89,816 mi
Last recorded89,816 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Modus53,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY08 UBH
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 89,816 miles

both number plates cracked, deteriorated

nearside front shock absorber badly corroded

nearside rear tyre worn

Fail 12 Jan 2026 89,812 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

both front shock absorbers badly corroded

both number plates cracked, deteriorated

nearside rear tyre worn

Pass 27 Jan 2025 86,968 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 83,438 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 24 Jan 2024 83,438 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp switch on with offside indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 79,752 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front free sub frame corrosion

Fail 25 Jan 2023 79,736 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sound deadening material insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front free sub frame corrosion

Pass 27 Jul 2021 74,261 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 70,431 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 69,138 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2020 69,138 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 64,377 miles

engine cover / under trays fitted

Pass 26 Jan 2018 58,934 miles

engine cover / under trays fitted

Fail 24 Jan 2018 58,934 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine cover / under trays fitted

Pass 30 Jan 2017 53,381 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

engine cover / under tray fitted

Pass 20 Aug 2015 46,884 miles

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

engine cover / under trays fitted

Pass 5 Aug 2014 44,265 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Aug 2013 31,464 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 31,464 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 21,488 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 8,444 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 UBH is a 2008 Renault Modus in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UBH, 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 UBH registered?

YY08 UBH is a 2008 Renault Modus, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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