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2010 Renault Modus: common problems and what to check

What gets flagged at MOT on 2010 Renault Moduss, from 1,354 tests in 2025, plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.

1,354MOT tests in 2025

53%pass first time (all 2010 cars: 59%)

4,800typical miles a year

2.4×the usual rate for track rod ends

What stands out

Parts flagged at MOT more often on 2010 Renault Moduss than on all cars registered in 2010.

Track rod ends2.4× usual

Renault Modus
13.4% All 2010 cars
5.5%

Failed outright at MOT: 7.5%, against 2.7% of all 2010 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.
Brake lights2.4× usual

Renault Modus
11.7% All 2010 cars
4.8%

Failed outright at MOT: 8.1%, against 3.8% of all 2010 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.
Sidelights1.8× usual

Renault Modus
12.2% All 2010 cars
6.8%

Failed outright at MOT: 11.5%, against 6% of all 2010 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.
Seat belts2.9× usual

Renault Modus
4.6% All 2010 cars
1.6%

Failed outright at MOT: 3.1%, against 0.5% of all 2010 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.
Link ball joint covers2× usual

Renault Modus
5.7% All 2010 cars
2.8%

Failed outright at MOT: 3%, against 1.6% of all 2010 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.

Better than most

Suspension arm bushes and joints: 2.6% here, against 11% of all 2010 cars. Shock absorbers: 3.5% here, against 7.8% of all 2010 cars.

By area

The share of 2010 Renault Modus MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.

Suspension

48% 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.
Tyres

38% 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

36% of testsRough price £10–£80

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

35% 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.
Oil and fluid leaks

11% 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

8% 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

Year	MOT tests	Most flagged
2011	1,240	Suspension 45%
2009	811	Suspension 42%
2008	1,481	Suspension 48%
2007	1,440	Suspension 49%
2006	1,518	Suspension 48%
2005	1,866	Lights and electrics 52%

Where this comes from: the DVSA's anonymised results for every MOT test in Great Britain in 2025, counting tests of 2010 Renault Moduss registered in 2010. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score