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DG59 LMK

2009 Renault Modus

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

101,271 mi
Last recorded101,271 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Renault Modus48,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG59 LMK
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 101,271 miles

Front subframe extension / radiator carrier heavily corroded

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Oct 2025 101,262 miles

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

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

Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended All rear seat belt buckles full of debris and wont engage (7.1.2 (d))

Front subframe extension / radiator carrier heavily corroded

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 88,434 miles

Front subframe extension / radiator carrier heavily corroded

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 20 Sep 2024 88,384 miles

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

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

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

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

Front subframe extension / radiator carrier heavily corroded

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 8 Aug 2023 76,750 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 73,940 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2022 73,936 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 71,249 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2021 71,249 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 68,931 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 68,926 miles

Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both rear (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both rear (4.2.3 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 65,599 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2019 65,496 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 60,417 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 60,417 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 54,428 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 46,413 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 46,413 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both N/S & O/S (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front uneven wear

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Aug 2015 38,877 miles

Front cross member corroded

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 32,574 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Sep 2013 27,203 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Aug 2012 21,508 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 LMK is a 2009 Renault Modus in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 LMK, 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 LMK registered?

DG59 LMK is a 2009 Renault Modus, first registered on 2 September 2009.

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