2012 · 12 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2012 Renault Modus MOT pass rate and common faults

126 MOT tests in 2024. 51.6% passed first time, compared with 64.3% for all cars the same age.

80Well below average
Passed first time51.6%
Failed or needed repairs48.4%
Typical mileage at test53,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 126 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken19.0%
  2. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play7.9%
  3. Stop lamp: not working3.2%
  4. Position lamp: not working3.2%
  5. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed3.2%
    4 marked dangerous
  6. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords3.2%
  7. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.2%
  8. Individual direction indicators: incorrect colour3.2%
  9. Seat belts - condition: buckle not functioning as intended3.2%
  10. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps2.4%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics31.7%
  2. Suspension31.0%
  3. Tyres12.7%
  4. Brakes12.7%
  5. Steering7.9%
  6. Seat belts & airbags4.8%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.8%
  8. Emissions & leaks1.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened18.3%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.9%
  3. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn7.9%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure7.9%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.1%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: coil spring: fractured or broken. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2012 Renault Modus?

In 2024, 51.6% of 2012 Renault Modus cars passed their MOT first time, across 126 tests. The average for all 12-year-old cars was 64.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2012 Renault Modus?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; track rod end: ball joint has excessive play; stop lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2012 Renault Modus reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 80, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).