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VU12 HXB

2012 Renault Grand Modus

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

62,706 mi
Last recorded62,706 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Grand Modus50,896 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU12 HXB
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Modus
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 62,706 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 7 Jul 2025 62,572 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Front subframe corroded/weakened (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 56,573 miles

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

radiator support corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2023 52,530 miles

Front radiator support frame corroded

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 50,159 miles

front radiator support frame corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2022 50,159 miles

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

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

front radiator support frame corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2021 47,911 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 45,966 miles

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

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 43,397 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 43,393 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 39,995 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 35,941 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 35,938 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tread pealing of winter tyres fitted (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tread pealing off winter tyres fitted (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

winter tyres fitted rear nearside & offside.

Pass 20 Sep 2016 30,761 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 23,552 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 22,962 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Feb 2015 22,107 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Grand Modus?

Based on 72,470 MOT tests across 4,357 vehicles.

73.2%
Pass Rate
4,711
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
4,357
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

coil spring broken 966
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 754
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 727
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VU12 HXB is a 2012 Renault Grand Modus in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2012 Renault Grand Modus models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 50,896 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Grand Modus fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 966 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VU12 HXB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Grand Modus typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 14 years old, this Renault Grand Modus is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VU12 HXB registered?

VU12 HXB is a 2012 Renault Grand Modus, first registered on 19 March 2012.

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