2011 · 13 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2011 Renault Modus MOT pass rate and common faults

1,270 MOT tests in 2024. 51.5% passed first time, compared with 61.8% for all cars the same age.

83Well below average
Passed first time51.5%
Failed or needed repairs48.5%
Typical mileage at test59,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,270 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken15.3%
  2. Position lamp: not working9.3%
  3. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play6.9%
  4. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.8%
  5. Stop lamp: not working3.8%
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.4%
    62 marked dangerous
  7. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.1%
  8. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.7%
    47 marked dangerous
  9. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam2.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics34.2%
  2. Suspension30.6%
  3. Brakes16.8%
  4. Tyres8.3%
  5. Steering7.5%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.3%
  7. Body & chassis4.3%
  8. Seat belts & airbags3.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.9%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened16.6%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure11.1%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine6.5%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick6.2%

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 2011 Renault Modus?

In 2024, 51.5% of 2011 Renault Modus cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,270 tests. The average for all 13-year-old cars was 61.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2011 Renault Modus?

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

Is the 2011 Renault Modus reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 83, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).