2010 · 14 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2010 Renault Modus MOT pass rate and common faults

1,481 MOT tests in 2024. 53.6% passed first time, compared with 59.6% for all cars the same age.

90Well below average
Passed first time53.6%
Failed or needed repairs46.4%
Typical mileage at test70,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,481 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken12.4%
  2. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play8.7%
  3. Position lamp: not working8.4%
  4. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn4.1%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.0%
    56 marked dangerous
  6. Stop lamp: not working2.9%
  7. Seat belts - condition: buckle not functioning as intended2.5%
  8. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.4%
  9. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam2.2%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics32.3%
  2. Suspension26.5%
  3. Brakes12.8%
  4. Steering10.1%
  5. Tyres8.0%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.8%
  7. Emissions & leaks4.7%
  8. Seat belts & airbags4.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm21.7%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened13.2%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure11.3%
  4. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play8.2%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded6.2%

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 2010 Renault Modus?

In 2024, 53.6% of 2010 Renault Modus cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,481 tests. The average for all 14-year-old cars was 59.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2010 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 2010 Renault Modus reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 90, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).