2009 Renault Modus 1.1L Petrol · ST59 LWY

The vehicle presents a concerning maintenance profile characterized by a trend of reactive repairs rather than preventative care. While the car passed its most recent test in October 2025 at 119,111 miles, this followed a catastrophic failure just two days prior. The October 2025 failure revealed multiple critical safety defects, including a fractured coil spring, excessively worn ball joints and drag link ends, and an inoperative engine management light and SRS fault. This suggests the vehicle is only serviced when forced by an MOT failure, indicating an inconsistent approach to mechanical upkeep. At 119,111 miles over 17 years, the Modus averages approximately 7,000 miles per year, which is consistent with typical low-intensity usage. However, the data shows a significant cluster of mechanical failures in a very short period. Between December 2023 and October 2025, the vehicle covered roughly 9,000 miles but suffered repeated failures related to steering geometry and electrical systems. The rapid appearance of worn suspension components like ball joints and track rod ends suggests that the suspension assembly is reaching the end of its functional life despite the low annual mileage. A prospective buyer must scrutinize the front suspension and steering assembly, as the record shows recurring issues with ball joints and drag links across multiple years. The distorted offside front wheel noted in both 2023 and 2024 indicates potential impact damage or chronic alignment issues. Furthermore, the SRS warning lamp and engine management light flagged in 2025 require a professional diagnostic check to ensure these faults have been properly cleared and rectified, as they represent critical safety and emissions systems. Finally, the front brakes were noted for pitting and thinning pads in the latest test, meaning they are due for immediate replacement.