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FY09 CYT

2009 Renault Modus

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

85,643 mi
Last recorded85,643 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Renault Modus48,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY09 CYT
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 85,643 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources requires bulb holder (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2026 85,643 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources requires bulb holder (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2025 82,139 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2025 82,139 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Feb 2024 78,184 miles

Nearside Rear tyre getting low 165/65/15

hand brake travel getting high

Fail 5 Feb 2024 78,184 miles

Nearside Rear tyre getting low 165/65/15

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

hand brake travel getting high

Pass 14 Feb 2023 74,554 miles

Front to rear fuel pipes corroded

Handbrake travel high

Fail 14 Feb 2023 74,554 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Exhaust heat shield insecure, back box & centre pipe

Front to rear fuel pipes corroded

Handbrake travel high

Nearside number plate light not working

Pass 11 Feb 2022 66,907 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Feb 2022 66,907 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 62,042 miles

Exhaust heatshield insecure

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

front cross member corroded

Fail 18 Feb 2021 62,041 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Exhaust heatshield insecure

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

front cross member corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2020 58,643 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2020 58,634 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 51,104 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 24 Jan 2018 44,018 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 24 Jan 2018 44,017 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Jan 2017 35,855 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 26 Jan 2017 35,854 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Jan 2016 28,143 miles

child seat fitted obscuring an adult belt

Pass 20 Jan 2015 18,773 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 23 Jan 2014 14,383 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 9,343 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 5,673 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Service due on dash display.

Water in gress into offside flasher repeater lense.

Pass 30 Jan 2012 5,673 miles

Service due on dash display.

Water in gress into offside flasher repeater lense.

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 CYT is a 2009 Renault Modus in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CYT, 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 CYT registered?

FY09 CYT is a 2009 Renault Modus, first registered on 2 March 2009.

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