Renault Modus MOT Results

Registered in 2009
55.0% pass rate
from 1,112 tests in 2021
(16% worse than other 2009 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2009 cars and highlighted areas where the Renault Modus is unusually good or bad.

  • 21% fail on Suspension (46% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 14% fail on Springs (140% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 14% fail on Coil springs (140% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 14% fail on Coil spring (140% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on Mounting
    • 4.9% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 2.9% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (130% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.90% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.18% fail on Ball joint
    • 4.0% fail on Suspension arms
      • 3.7% fail on Ball joint (68% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Pins and bushes (86% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.090% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 1.2% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.54% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.45% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.090% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.36% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.27% fail on Macpherson strut (5 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.090% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.18% fail on Shock absorbers (80% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 14% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 5.4% fail on Stop lamp (57% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 3.4% fail on Direction indicators (73% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 3.4% fail on Flashing type (73% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 3.1% fail on Individual direction indicators (160% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.45% fail on Side repeaters
    • 3.1% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.9% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.090% fail on Dipswitch
      • 0.090% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 2.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.45% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.1% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.18% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.18% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.18% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.090% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.090% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
    • 0.090% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.090% fail on Horn
  • 8.5% fail on Steering (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 8.5% fail on Steering linkage components (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 8.1% fail on Track rod end (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Ball joint (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.090% fail on Drag link end
  • 8.3% fail on Brakes
    • 3.8% fail on Brake performance
      • 2.1% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.1% fail on Rbt
          • 1.8% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.27% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.4% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 1.4% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.99% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.99% fail on Rbt
          • 0.81% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.18% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.45% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.45% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.36% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.090% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.090% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 2.5% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.8% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.8% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.81% fail on Brake linings and pads (60% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.81% fail on Brake pads (60% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Rigid brake pipes (94% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.72% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.54% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.18% fail on Pedal
    • 0.54% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.54% fail on Lever
    • 0.18% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.18% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.090% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 5.3% fail on Visibility
    • 2.5% fail on Wipers
    • 2.3% fail on Washers
    • 0.27% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.27% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.18% fail on View to rear
      • 0.18% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.090% fail on Bonnet
  • 4.9% fail on Tyres
    • 2.7% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.2% fail on Condition
    • 0.18% fail on Size/type
  • 3.6% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Seat belts (5 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 3.1% fail on Condition (7 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.45% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 3.6% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 3.6% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 2.7% fail on Compression ignition (83% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 2.5% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.090% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.090% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.90% fail on Spark ignition (67% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.54% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.27% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (78% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.090% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.090% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.18% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.18% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 2.2% fail on Body, chassis, structure (52% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Transmission
      • 1.1% fail on Drive shafts
        • 1.1% fail on Joints
    • 0.36% fail on Exhaust system (82% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.27% fail on Spare wheel (35 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Spare wheel condition (55 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.18% fail on Tank
    • 0.090% fail on Chassis
      • 0.090% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.090% fail on Doors
      • 0.090% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.090% fail on Door condition
    • 0.090% fail on Seats
      • 0.090% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.090% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.090% fail on Other boot lid component
  • 0.45% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.45% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.090% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.090% fail on Anchorages
  • 0.090% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.090% fail on Condition
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