Renault Modus MOT Results

Registered in 2012

56.2% pass rate

from 137 tests in 2021

(42% worse than other 2012 cars)

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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 2012 cars and highlighted areas where the Renault Modus is unusually good or bad.

25% fail on Suspension (170% worse than other 2012 cars)
- 20% fail on Springs (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
  - 20% fail on Coil springs (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    - 20% fail on Coil spring (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
- 3.6% fail on Suspension arms
  - 3.6% fail on Ball joint
- 3.6% fail on Anti-roll bars
  - 2.2% fail on Ball joint dust cover (10 times worse than other 2012 cars)
  - 1.5% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
- 2.9% fail on Sub-frames (29 times worse than other 2012 cars)
  - 2.2% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (229 times worse than other 2012 cars)
  - 0.73% fail on Sub-frame
15% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
- 8.0% fail on Direction indicators (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
  - 8.0% fail on Flashing type (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    - 7.3% fail on Individual direction indicators (6 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    - 0.73% fail on All direction indicators
- 4.4% fail on Headlamps
  - 3.6% fail on Headlamp
  - 0.73% fail on Headlamp levelling device
- 3.6% fail on Stop lamp
- 1.5% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 1.5% fail on Headlamp aim
- 0.73% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
  - 0.73% fail on Rear fog lamp
    - 0.73% fail on Rear fog lamp
6.6% fail on Brakes
- 3.6% fail on Mechanical brake components
  - 2.2% fail on Brake linings and pads
    - 2.2% fail on Brake pads
  - 0.73% fail on Brake discs and drums
    - 0.73% fail on Brake discs
  - 0.73% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
    - 0.73% fail on Lever
- 3.6% fail on Brake performance
  - 1.5% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
    - 1.5% fail on Rbt (sp)
      - 1.5% fail on Service brake performance (7 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      - 0.73% fail on Service brake imbalance
  - 1.5% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
    - 1.5% fail on Rbt (sp)
  - 0.73% fail on Service brake performance
    - 0.73% fail on Rbt
      - 0.73% fail on Service brake performance
  - 0.73% fail on Parking brake performance
    - 0.73% fail on Rbt
      - 0.73% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
- 0.73% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
  - 0.73% fail on Anti-lock braking system
4.4% fail on Steering
- 4.4% fail on Steering linkage components (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
  - 4.4% fail on Track rod end (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
- 0.73% fail on Steering gear
  - 0.73% fail on Steering rack
3.6% fail on Body, chassis, structure
- 1.5% fail on Integral vehicle structure (106 times worse than other 2012 cars)
  - 0.73% fail on Sub-frame
    - 0.73% fail on Sub-frame condition
  - 0.73% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
- 0.73% fail on Chassis
  - 0.73% fail on Chassis condition
- 0.73% fail on Exhaust system
- 0.73% fail on Transmission
  - 0.73% fail on Drive shafts
    - 0.73% fail on Joints
- 0.73% fail on Doors
  - 0.73% fail on Other passenger's door
    - 0.73% fail on Door condition
2.9% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
- 2.2% fail on Seat belts (7 times worse than other 2012 cars)
  - 2.2% fail on Condition (7 times worse than other 2012 cars)
- 0.73% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
2.2% fail on Tyres
- 1.5% fail on Tread depth
- 0.73% fail on Condition
1.5% fail on Visibility
- 1.5% fail on Washers
- 0.73% fail on Wipers

Read the Honest John Review

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.