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DU59 FYL

2009 Renault Modus

Purple Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,241 mi
Last recorded120,241 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Renault Modus48,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU59 FYL
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2009
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 120,241 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Chassis/subframes corroded

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2024 116,599 miles

Brake pedal rubber poor

Excessive corrosion to front crossmember under radiator

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

Rear suspension coil spring rubbers worn out

Pass 19 Sep 2023 111,510 miles

drivers door lock poor

Fail 18 Sep 2023 111,510 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both 185/60r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective rear mount rubber deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

drivers door lock poor

rear exhaust heat shield hanging loose

Pass 21 Sep 2022 105,980 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2022 105,980 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 96,877 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 89,534 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear suspension beam (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) excessive play ()

Fail 15 Sep 2020 89,534 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear suspension beam (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre inner edge not repairable(185/60r15) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) excessive play ()

Windscreen wiper blade defective both(aero) (3.4 (b) (i))

o/s/r tyre slow puncture(no nail found)

o/s/r tyre worn low on outer edge

Pass 12 Sep 2019 82,347 miles

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

o/s/f steering rack inner tie rod play

Fail 12 Sep 2019 82,347 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

o/s/f steering rack inner tie rod play

Pass 20 Sep 2018 73,766 miles

dash showing service due

some slight play in nearside track rod end

Pass 18 Sep 2017 66,599 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 66,599 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 57,287 miles

slight play in offside track rod end

Pass 21 Sep 2015 46,762 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 46,762 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 39,282 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 39,282 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Very slight play inside R/H steering rack bellows.

Pass 29 Aug 2013 30,792 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Aug 2012 20,962 miles

rear wiper rubber split

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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DU59 FYL is a 2009 Renault Modus in Purple with a 1,149cc petrol 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 DU59 FYL, 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 DU59 FYL registered?

DU59 FYL is a 2009 Renault Modus, first registered on 2 September 2009.

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