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2009 Renault Grand Modus: common problems and what to check

What gets flagged at MOT on 2009 Renault Grand Moduss, from 421 tests in 2025, plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.

Small sample: only 421 of these were MOT tested in 2025, so treat the percentages as rough. The known faults below don't depend on it.

421MOT tests in 2025
51%pass first time (all 2009 cars: 58%)
4,600typical miles a year
3.1×the usual rate for track rod ends

What stands out

Parts flagged at MOT more often on 2009 Renault Grand Moduss than on all cars registered in 2009.

  • Track rod ends3.1× usual
    Renault Grand Modus
    16.6% All 2009 cars
    5.4%

    Failed outright at MOT: 10%, against 2.5% of all 2009 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

    Rough price £50–£150 (one end, plus about £30–£50 if it needs a wheel alignment) ClickMechanic

    At the viewing: On a straight road the steering wheel should sit straight. Listen for knocks when turning, and check the steering feels even.

  • Ball joint2.1× usual
    Renault Grand Modus
    13.8% All 2009 cars
    6.6%

    Failed outright at MOT: 6.7%, against 3.4% of all 2009 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

    Rough price £60–£150 (one joint) ClickMechanic

    At the viewing: Listen for knocking over bumps and check the rubber boots behind the wheels aren't split.

  • Seat belts4.7× usual
    Renault Grand Modus
    7.1% All 2009 cars
    1.5%

    Failed outright at MOT: 6.4%, against 0.5% of all 2009 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

    Rough price £80–£250 our estimate

    At the viewing: Pull each seatbelt sharply. It should lock and retract smoothly.

  • Brake lights2.1× usual
    Renault Grand Modus
    11.2% All 2009 cars
    5.4%

    Failed outright at MOT: 8.3%, against 4.3% of all 2009 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

    Rough price £10–£80 our estimate

    At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light while you work the switches: indicators, brake lights, fog lights and reversing lights.

By area

The share of 2009 Renault Grand Modus MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.

  • Suspension
    49% of testsRough price £120–£400

    At the viewing: Listen for knocks over speed bumps, and look behind each front wheel for a snapped coil spring.

  • Brakes
    38% of testsRough price £150–£350

    At the viewing: Look for a lip on the disc edges and feel for judder or pulling when braking firmly from about 40mph.

  • Tyres
    36% of testsRough price £70–£150

    At the viewing: Check the tread on all four tyres, including the inside edges, and look for cracks or bulges.

  • Lights and electrics
    34% of testsRough price £10–£80

    At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.

  • Oil and fluid leaks
    13% of testsRough price £80–£600

    At the viewing: Look under the engine and on the ground where the car is usually parked for fresh oil or fluid.

  • Wipers, windscreen and mirrors
    10% of testsRough price £15–£250

    At the viewing: Check for chips in the driver's view, and test the wipers and washers.

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Other years

YearMOT testsMost flagged
2011696Suspension 55%
2010784Suspension 47%
2008800Suspension 52%

Where this comes from: the DVSA's anonymised results for every MOT test in Great Britain in 2025, counting tests of 2009 Renault Grand Moduss registered in 2009. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score