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GU59 FML

2009 Renault Modus

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,045 mi
Last recorded77,045 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Renault Modus48,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU59 FML
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 77,045 miles

Offside Front rusty

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

Pass 20 May 2025 69,647 miles

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

front radiator support corroded

Fail 20 May 2025 69,647 miles

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

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

front radiator support corroded

Pass 28 May 2024 61,549 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 54,085 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 May 2023 54,085 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 44,993 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 42,535 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 39,260 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 39,260 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 35,187 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 31,205 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 29,220 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 27,138 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 27,130 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 24,405 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 24,405 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 20,392 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 9 Sep 2013 15,766 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 11,872 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 FML is a 2009 Renault Modus in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FML, 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 FML registered?

GU59 FML is a 2009 Renault Modus, first registered on 18 September 2009.

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