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EY59 YMJ

2009 Renault Modus

Purple Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

74,682 mi
Last recorded74,682 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Renault Modus48,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY59 YMJ
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2009
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 74,682 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive borderline pass (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2026 74,682 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive borderline pass (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2025 65,024 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Possible rocker cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2025 65,024 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Possible rocker cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 56,316 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2023 50,286 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2022 40,977 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2021 37,699 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on tyre wall, and outer tread bald (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2021 37,699 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on tyre wall, and outer tread bald (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour flashing white (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 33,932 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

high level brake light not working

Pass 22 Jun 2019 30,003 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

windscreen greasy

Pass 19 Jun 2018 25,744 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 23,508 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 21,702 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 20,267 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 15,849 miles

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 12 Aug 2013 12,848 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 9,503 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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EY59 YMJ is a 2009 Renault Modus in Purple with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EY59 YMJ, 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 EY59 YMJ registered?

EY59 YMJ is a 2009 Renault Modus, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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