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DN09 TAU

2009 Renault Modus

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,495 mi
Last recorded113,495 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Renault Modus48,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN09 TAU
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 113,495 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 109,550 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 108,359 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2023 108,359 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 107,251 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 May 2022 107,221 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe on rear axle corroded in mounting clip (1.1.11 (c))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 104,320 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2021 104,317 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2020 101,913 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 97,257 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 97,111 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 90,826 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/15 84h on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jun 2018 90,826 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/15 84h on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 May 2017 81,069 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 72,840 miles

Front cross member corrosion, non structural component.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 63,295 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Jun 2014 53,114 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 53,114 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 42,610 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 32,736 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 32,736 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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DN09 TAU is a 2009 Renault Modus in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DN09 TAU, 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 DN09 TAU registered?

DN09 TAU is a 2009 Renault Modus, first registered on 22 June 2009.

Is DN09 TAU safe to buy?

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