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GU59 FMA

2009 Renault Modus

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

25,516 mi
Last recorded25,516 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Renault Modus48,311 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU59 FMA
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 25,516 miles

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

Offside Headlight image poor

Fail 2 Sep 2025 25,516 miles

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

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

Offside Headlight image poor

Pass 12 Aug 2024 25,129 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 12 Aug 2024 25,128 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 24,639 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 24,026 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 23,427 miles

Front lower crossmember corroded,

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 22,936 miles

Front lower crossmember corroded

Fail 6 Aug 2020 22,936 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front lower crossmember corroded

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 22,391 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 21,642 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 20,700 miles

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

Rear tyres perishing

engine covers fitted

Pass 18 Aug 2016 19,405 miles

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

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

Rear tyres perishing.

engine bay covers fitted.

Pass 26 Aug 2015 18,088 miles

Offside Rear nail in tyre.

child seat fitted.

Pass 27 Aug 2014 16,996 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 27 Aug 2014 16,996 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 15,503 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 23 Aug 2012 13,191 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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GU59 FMA is a 2009 Renault Modus in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GU59 FMA, 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 GU59 FMA registered?

GU59 FMA is a 2009 Renault Modus, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is GU59 FMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU59 FMA shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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