2010 Renault Modus 1.6L Petrol · DN10 NLP

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status, having passed its most recent inspection in March 2025 at 56,058 miles. The maintenance trend shows a reactive pattern following a mechanical failure in early 2024. While the fractured offside front coil spring and a missing registration lamp initially caused a failure, the subsequent pass with no recorded defects indicates that the owner addressed these safety-critical items immediately to return the car to a compliant state. The mileage profile is notably low for a 16-year-old Renault, averaging approximately 3,500 miles per year since its 2010 registration. This low usage suggests light commuting, which typically preserves the integrity of the drivetrain and engine components. However, the gap between the 2022 test at 51,151 miles and the 2024 test at 52,201 miles shows a period of minimal activity. Such periods of standing can often lead to the degradation of rubber components and fluids rather than traditional mechanical wear. A buyer should specifically inspect the condition of the rubber-based components, as the December 2022 test already flagged perishing on the nearside rear tyre and uneven wear on the offside rear. Given the low mileage and age, dry rot on tyres sidewalls and perished suspension bushes are more likely risks than mileage-related fatigue. The fractured coil spring noted in 2024 warrants a thorough visual check of the suspension geometry to ensure no other components have suffered stress or excessive corrosion during the vehicle's long periods of inactivity.