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BV12 VUA

2012 Renault Grand Modus

Grey Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

71,842 mi
Last recorded71,842 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Grand Modus50,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 VUA
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Modus
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2025 71,842 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2025 71,815 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2024 67,147 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre by outer side wall ()

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Jan 2024 67,119 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre by outer side wall ()

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 63,541 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing bot rear tyres are perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 57,532 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 52,057 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 48,642 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH REAR (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 25 Feb 2020 48,642 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH REAR (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 42,474 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 36,708 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 32,802 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 26,268 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 20,212 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the Renault Grand Modus?

Based on 72,470 MOT tests across 4,357 vehicles.

73.2%
Pass Rate
4,711
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
4,357
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

coil spring broken 966
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 754
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 727
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BV12 VUA is a 2012 Renault Grand Modus in Grey with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2012 Renault Grand Modus models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 50,896 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Grand Modus fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 966 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BV12 VUA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Grand Modus typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 14 years old, this Renault Grand Modus is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BV12 VUA registered?

BV12 VUA is a 2012 Renault Grand Modus, first registered on 8 March 2012.

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The MOT history for BV12 VUA shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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