2009 Renault Modus · 3,294 MOT tests
2009 Renault Modus reliability
2009 Renault Moduss fail 45.1% of first MOT tests, 26% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 8 Modus years (3,294 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Renault Moduss: 49.6%)
- 45.1%
- first-time fail rate (all Renault Moduss: 49.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 26% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- 68,353
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 3,294
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2009 against the years either side
- 2008 cars: 28% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2009 car does better)
- 2010 cars: 31% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2009 car does better)
- Weak spot: steering, 8.1% of tests fail here (246% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: body, chassis and structure, 47% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2009 car carries a 58 plate (January–February 2009), or a 09 plate (March–August 2009), or a 59 plate (September–December 2009).
Common problems
What fails on a 2009 Renault Modus
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics22.8%
- Suspension20.2%
- Brakes8.4%
- Steering8.1%
- Tyres8.1%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors6.2%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks3.7%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 9.9%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Position lamp not working 6.89%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 6.62%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 4.04%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Stop lamp not working 3.98%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 3.28%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (16.55%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (10.93%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (10.26%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (6.59%) · Track rod ball joint slight play (5.62%) · Brake pads wearing thin (5.43%)
Other years
Every Renault Modus year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2009 Renault Modus reliable?
2009 Renault Moduss fail 45.1% of first MOT tests, 26% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 8 Modus years (3,294 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2009 Renault Modus MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (9.9% of tests), position lamp not working (6.89% of tests), track rod end ball joint excessively worn (6.62% of tests).
How many miles should a 2009 Renault Modus have done?
At its MOT aged about 13, a typical 2009 Renault Modus shows 68,353 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2009 car?
A car first registered in 2009 carries a 58 plate (January–February 2009), or a 09 plate (March–August 2009), or a 59 plate (September–December 2009).
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