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DG59 LJO

2009 Renault Modus

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

34,762 mi
Last recorded34,762 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Renault Modus48,311 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG59 LJO
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 34,762 miles

Front bracket rusty

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2025 34,744 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect play (5.3.2 (d))

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

Front bracket rusty

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 34,041 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 33,413 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 32,789 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Nov 2022 32,789 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Nov 2021 31,550 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Nov 2021 31,550 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Nov 2020 28,022 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Oct 2019 23,879 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 19,837 miles

Front brake discs slight lip

Front caliper pins worn

Pass 1 Nov 2017 16,603 miles

offside rear tyre worn on edges and starting to crack

Pass 21 Oct 2016 14,173 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 14,171 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 11,774 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 9,676 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 9,675 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

ns front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 8 Oct 2013 8,834 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 8,147 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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DG59 LJO is a 2009 Renault Modus in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 DG59 LJO, 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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What year was DG59 LJO registered?

DG59 LJO is a 2009 Renault Modus, first registered on 9 October 2009.

Is DG59 LJO safe to buy?

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