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DY59 OTB

2009 Renault Modus

Beige Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

71,649 mi
Last recorded71,649 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Renault Modus48,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY59 OTB
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 71,649 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2025 71,649 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2024 66,030 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 63,091 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 61,249 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2022 61,236 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 57,114 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 57,104 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 54,385 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front top shock absorber mountings worn

Pass 17 Sep 2019 52,024 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 47,977 miles

both front discs worn and both c/v boots leaking

Pass 1 Sep 2017 43,510 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 38,719 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 33,330 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 28,420 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 23,183 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 18,599 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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DY59 OTB is a 2009 Renault Modus in Beige with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DY59 OTB, 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 DY59 OTB registered?

DY59 OTB is a 2009 Renault Modus, first registered on 24 September 2009.

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