Renault Modus MOT Results

Registered in 2010
56.8% pass rate
from 1,780 tests in 2021
(17% worse than other 2010 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 2010 cars and highlighted areas where the Renault Modus is unusually good or bad.

  • 23% fail on Suspension (71% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 16% fail on Springs (190% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 16% fail on Coil springs (190% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 16% fail on Coil spring (190% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.056% fail on Mounting
    • 4.7% fail on Anti-roll bars (35% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 2.8% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (140% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Ball joint dust cover (100% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.90% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.28% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.056% fail on Linkage
    • 3.4% fail on Suspension arms
      • 3.2% fail on Ball joint (55% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Pins and bushes (90% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 1.0% fail on Sub-frames (3 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.51% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (15 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.22% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.056% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.56% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.45% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.28% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.22% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.056% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.17% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.11% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.11% fail on Macpherson strut
    • 0.056% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.056% fail on Ball joint
  • 12% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 4.0% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.9% fail on Headlamp (38% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.056% fail on Dipswitch
      • 0.056% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 3.8% fail on Stop lamp
    • 2.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.51% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.6% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.2% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.2% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.62% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.56% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.056% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.45% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.39% fail on Horn
      • 0.056% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.22% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.22% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.17% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.17% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.17% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.056% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.056% fail on Position lamp
  • 6.5% fail on Steering (170% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 6.4% fail on Steering linkage components (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 6.4% fail on Track rod end (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Steering play
      • 0.11% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.056% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.056% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.056% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 5.9% fail on Brakes (26% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Brake performance (36% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Service brake performance
        • 1.4% fail on Rbt
          • 1.3% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.11% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.1% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 1.1% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.56% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.56% fail on Rbt
          • 0.56% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.22% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.22% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.22% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.056% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 2.5% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.3% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.3% fail on Brake discs
      • 1.2% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.2% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.28% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.22% fail on Cable
        • 0.056% fail on Lever
    • 0.51% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.39% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.11% fail on Pedal
    • 0.45% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.45% fail on Lever
    • 0.39% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.28% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.28% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.056% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.056% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.056% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.056% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.056% fail on Other components
  • 5.2% fail on Tyres
    • 3.1% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.1% fail on Condition
    • 0.11% fail on Size/type
  • 4.7% fail on Visibility
    • 2.9% fail on Washers
    • 1.8% fail on Wipers
    • 0.28% fail on View to rear
      • 0.28% fail on Mirrors
  • 3.4% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Seat belts (5 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 2.9% fail on Condition (7 times worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.62% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 3.0% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 2.7% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 1.9% fail on Compression ignition
        • 1.6% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (160% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.056% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.056% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
      • 0.84% fail on Spark ignition (59% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.39% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.34% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (65% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.45% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.39% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.056% fail on Other leaks
  • 2.5% fail on Body, chassis, structure (36% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Transmission
      • 1.2% fail on Drive shafts
        • 1.2% fail on Joints
      • 0.11% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.11% fail on Joints
    • 0.28% fail on Chassis (11 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Chassis condition (11 times worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on Exhaust system (87% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on Doors
      • 0.17% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.17% fail on Door condition
      • 0.056% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.056% fail on Door condition
    • 0.17% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.17% fail on Sub-frame (10 times worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.17% fail on Sub-frame condition (11 times worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.11% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.056% fail on Pipe
    • 0.11% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.056% fail on Towbar
      • 0.056% fail on Towbar condition
  • 0.056% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.056% fail on Registration plates
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  • Renault Modus (2004 - 2012)
    Sensible, practical little car with good features like 'Triptic' rear seat and some diesel engines under 121g/km. Plenty of character too.

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