2009 · 15 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2009 Renault Modus MOT pass rate and common faults

906 MOT tests in 2024. 53.9% passed first time, compared with 58.4% for all cars the same age.

92Below average
Passed first time53.9%
Failed or needed repairs46.1%
Typical mileage at test70,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 906 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken8.4%
  2. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play7.8%
  3. Position lamp: not working5.7%
  4. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn5.4%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.2%
    35 marked dangerous
  6. Stop lamp: not working2.8%
  7. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.8%
  8. Position lamp: adversely affected by the operation of another lamp2.4%
  9. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded2.3%
  10. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam2.1%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics35.5%
  2. Suspension22.3%
  3. Brakes12.9%
  4. Steering9.2%
  5. Tyres8.8%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.3%
  7. Emissions & leaks4.7%
  8. Seat belts & airbags3.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.6%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure12.5%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.9%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded8.2%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine6.5%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: coil spring: fractured or broken. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2009 Renault Modus?

In 2024, 53.9% of 2009 Renault Modus cars passed their MOT first time, across 906 tests. The average for all 15-year-old cars was 58.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2009 Renault Modus?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; track rod end: ball joint has excessive play; position lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2009 Renault Modus reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 92, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).