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VU61 KGJ

2012 Renault Grand Modus

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

93,844 mi
Last recorded93,844 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Grand Modus50,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU61 KGJ
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Modus
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 93,844 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded,across axle. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

high level brake light inop

Fail 21 Nov 2025 93,844 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded,across axle. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

high level brake light inop

very little reserve handbrake travel

Pass 21 Nov 2024 90,630 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded,across axle (1.1.11 (c))

front cross member badly corroded,advise replacement

high level brake light inop

very little reserve travel to handbrake lever

Fail 21 Nov 2024 90,629 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner brake pad.slight binding to brake (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded,across axle (1.1.11 (c))

front cross member badly corroded,advise replacement

high level brake light inop

n/s windscreen wiper blade judders

very little reserve travel to handbrake lever

Pass 27 Nov 2023 86,929 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Nov 2023 86,929 miles

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

Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 82,907 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2022 82,907 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 78,863 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2021 78,861 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 74,543 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 14 Nov 2020 74,483 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 71,229 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside front tyre worn low on inner edge

Parking brake lever travel high

Pass 4 Dec 2018 65,237 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 52,825 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 52,825 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Inner Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release red (5.2.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 38,453 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 23,541 miles

all tyres getting low on tread

Pass 30 Jan 2015 18,071 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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VU61 KGJ is a 2012 Renault Grand Modus in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VU61 KGJ, 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 VU61 KGJ registered?

VU61 KGJ is a 2012 Renault Grand Modus, first registered on 24 January 2012.

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