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FY09 CYL

2009 Renault Modus

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

69,943 mi
Last recorded69,943 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Renault Modus48,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY09 CYL
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 69,943 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front radiator support badly corroded Not structure both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Dec 2025 69,943 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front radiator support badly corroded Not structure both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2024 69,405 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

radiator bracket corroded nearside and offside front

Fail 3 Dec 2024 69,405 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

radiator bracket corroded nearside and offside front

Pass 28 Nov 2023 68,804 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front door mirror cover missing

radiator support bracket badly corroded nearside and offside to sub-frame

Pass 8 Dec 2022 67,260 miles

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

Front radiator / Wheel arch liner support brackets corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 66,312 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 65,091 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 64,011 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2019 64,011 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 62,962 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 62,942 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 61,335 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 57,048 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 51,938 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES EDGES SLIGHT WEARING PRESENT

Fail 9 Mar 2016 70,196 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

BOTH FRONT TYRES EDGES SLIGHT WEARING PRESENT

Pass 6 Mar 2015 46,429 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 46,429 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 40,440 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 33,206 miles

offside front inner pad worn slightly lower

Pass 26 Mar 2012 24,313 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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FY09 CYL is a 2009 Renault Modus in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 FY09 CYL, 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 FY09 CYL registered?

FY09 CYL is a 2009 Renault Modus, first registered on 4 March 2009.

Is FY09 CYL safe to buy?

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