2010 Renault Grand Modus — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 6,299 MOT tests, the 2010 Renault Grand Modus recorded a 71.0% pass rate. All cars of a similar age fail 24.3% of the time, so this is 4.7pp worse than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in suspension, lighting & signalling and steering.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — suspension (17.0%) and lighting & signalling (15.1%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are coil spring, position lamp and track rod end — coil spring alone was recorded 780 times.
A 150k+ example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 39.1% versus 16.9%.
Split by fuel, diesel examples fail 3.6pp more often than petrol ones (30.8% vs 27.2%) — worth weighing if you have a choice.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 29.7% of tests without failing them.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 17.0% | 1,070 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 15.1% | 951 |
| 3 | Steering | 7.0% | 442 |
| 4 | Brakes | 6.4% | 403 |
| 5 | Tyres | 5.4% | 338 |
| 6 | Visibility | 4.2% | 263 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coil spring | 780 |
| 2 | Position lamp | 490 |
| 3 | Track rod end | 482 |
| 4 | Ball joint | 286 |
| 5 | Headlamp aim | 255 |
| 6 | Stop lamp | 254 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 29.7% | 1,872 |
| 2 | Brakes | 24.8% | 1,564 |
| 3 | Suspension | 15.8% | 998 |
| 4 | Other defects | 11.3% | 711 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 9.3% | 588 |
| 6 | Steering | 7.7% | 487 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 332 | 16.9% |
| 30-60k | 1,974 | 25.9% |
| 60-90k | 2,246 | 28.6% |
| 90-120k | 1,245 | 34.5% |
| 120-150k | 360 | 35.8% |
| 150k+ | 138 | 39.1% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 3,196 | 30.8% |
| Petrol | 3,103 | 27.2% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,401 | 28.1% |
| 2022 | 1,350 | 28.2% |
| 2023 | 1,319 | 30.7% |
| 2024 | 1,172 | 29.3% |
| 2025 | 1,057 | 28.8% |
What to check before buying a 2010 Grand Modus
On a 2010 Grand Modus, suspension is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 17.0% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Suspension (17.0% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
- Lighting & signalling (15.1% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Steering (7.0% of tests): Play, leaks or worn track rod ends — affects handling and is a safety item. Typical repair: £150–£500.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2010 Renault Grand Moduss pass their MOT?
71.0% of the 6,299 2010 Renault Grand Modus MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 29.0% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2010 Renault Grand Modus?
Suspension, recorded in 17.0% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (15.1%).
Does the 2010 Grand Modus get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 16.9% in the 0-30k band to 39.1% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 6,299 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.