2005 Renault Modus 1.6L Petrol · DA05 HBO

The Renault Modus presents a mixed roadworthiness picture. The most recent test on 15 October 2022 at 102,352 miles shows a pass issued on the same day as a failure, both with no defects recorded, which points to an administrative or presentation issue at the testing station rather than a mechanical fault. Prior to that, the vehicle passed on 9 October 2021 at 89,068 miles and 30 September 2020 at 85,454 miles, also with no advisories. The maintenance trend is stable on paper, with no worsening defects logged across the three years of available data. The odometer readings show light use for a 21-year-old car. From 30 September 2020 at 85,454 miles to 9 October 2021 at 89,068 miles the car covered just 3,614 miles in thirteen months. By 15 October 2022 it had reached 102,352 miles, adding 13,284 miles in the following year, still below the 4,874-mile annual average for its age. The record is sparse, with only three test years present and no minor or major advisories logged at any point, so the clean sheets may reflect brief tester scrutiny rather than confirmed condition. A buyer should not treat the absence of advisories as proof of soundness. The same-day fail and pass on 15 October 2022 with no defects recorded suggests the failure may have been for documentation or emissions presentation, so verify the V5C and test certificate in person. Given the low mileage and possible long idle periods, inspect suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake calipers for seizure or corrosion that a short test drive may not expose. Check underneath for structural rust on sills and subframes, as the Modus of this era suffers from damp-related decay when stood unused. Confirm brake disc thickness and tyre sidewall condition, since the record offers no evidence these consumables were monitored across the gap between 2021 and 2022.