MOT reliability

Renault Modus

Q: Is the Renault Modus reliable?

Across 30,963 Renault Modus vehicles in our MOT data, 71% pass the MOT (a 29% failure rate), with about 1.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.

Q: What is the average mileage of a Renault Modus?

The typical Renault Modus in our data has covered around 89,413 miles.

30,963 vehicles · 551,669 completed MOT tests analysed

71%

MOT pass rate

Based on 30,963 Renault Modus vehicles and 551,669 completed MOT tests, the Renault Modus has an overall 71% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 89,413 miles.

30,963

Vehicles

551,669

MOT tests

5,816

Avg miles / year

1.9

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Renault Modus problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Renault Modus MOT tests:

Other63%
Tyres, wheels & suspension19%
Brakes13%
Lamps & electrical9%
Emissions & nuisance3%
Steering3%
Visibility2%
Body & structure1%

Renault Modus pass rate by age

How the Renault Modus's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
1	25	88%
2	1,098	84%
3	36,780	85%
4	36,780	83%
5	38,396	79%
6	40,105	75%
7	41,447	72%
8	42,175	70%
9	42,504	68%
10	41,831	67%
11	40,510	66%
12	38,243	65%
13	34,926	65%
14	30,584	65%
15	25,428	65%
16	20,024	65%
17	15,638	64%
18	11,547	65%
19	7,565	65%
20	4,303	65%

Fuel types: Petrol (21,686), Diesel (9,266), Other (8), Electric (1), Steam (1), LPG (1)

Most common Renault Modus MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Renault Modus MOT tests:

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (20,081 times)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (17,532 times)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (16,515 times)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (15,840 times)
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (14,896 times)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (12,497 times)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay (10,589 times)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (10,423 times)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (9,954 times)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) (8,415 times)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (8,349 times)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components (8,070 times)
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (7,971 times)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) (7,291 times)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (6,753 times)

Renault Modus pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2021	1	6	83%	65,476
2013	1	20	70%	48,514
2012	147	2,202	74%	65,776
2011	1,488	23,531	74%	70,844
2010	1,991	32,394	74%	80,298
2009	1,298	21,837	75%	82,031
2008	2,869	51,215	72%	91,688
2007	3,529	63,343	72%	87,678
2006	5,396	98,375	71%	90,071
2005	10,266	187,408	69%	92,910
2004	3,967	71,259	68%	94,448

Renault Modus reliability FAQ

Across 30,963 Renault Modus vehicles in our MOT data, 71% pass the MOT (a 29% failure rate), with about 1.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Renault Modus MOT issues are: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1).

The typical Renault Modus in our data has covered around 89,413 miles.

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