CarVerify

Free Car Check

YY08 UBV

2008 Renault Modus

Purple Diesel 1461cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

64,903 mi
Last recorded64,903 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Modus53,023 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Renault
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY08 UBV
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 64,903 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And various brake and suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 64,382 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and various suspension and brake components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2024 64,382 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 33% imbalance. n/s/f slow increase (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and various suspension and brake components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 63,085 miles

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play tie rods both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and various suspension and brake components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

check engine light on dash

Fail 22 Jun 2023 63,082 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 38% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play tie rods both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and various suspension and brake components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

check engine light on dash

Pass 6 Jul 2022 62,009 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and various suspension and brake components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2022 62,009 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and various suspension and brake components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 61,139 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and various other suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 60,566 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened radiator support very corroded. (not within a prescribed area) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush of wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush of wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2020 60,566 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened radiator support very corroded. (not within a prescribed area) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush of wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush of wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 58,234 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule several hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 54,800 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth approx' 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 52,376 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 49,498 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 45,778 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 39,767 miles

nearside rear tyre tread depth is approx' 3'5mm and cracking in tread grooves

Pass 3 Jun 2013 33,153 miles

small cut in outer wall of nearside front tyre

Pass 8 Jun 2012 27,958 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 20,384 miles

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

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
Full Renault Modus reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YY08 UBV is a 2008 Renault Modus in Purple with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 YY08 UBV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YY08 UBV?

You can check the full history of YY08 UBV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YY08 UBV registered?

YY08 UBV is a 2008 Renault Modus, first registered on 27 June 2008.

Is YY08 UBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY08 UBV shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YY08 UBV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YY08 UBV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.