Renault Grd Modus A MOT pass rate & common failures
Across 3 model years and 696 tests, the Renault Grd Modus A passes its MOT 68.5% of the time. That is 8.2 percentage points worse than all cars of a similar age, which fail at 23.3%. Its most common failure areas are suspension, lighting & signalling and tyres.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — suspension (17.7%) and lighting & signalling (17.1%) 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 stop lamp — coil spring alone was recorded 83 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 24.4% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 36.4% once past 90-120k.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 30.5% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 27.3% of tests failed in 2021 against 33.6% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
By model year
Every Grd Modus A model year with a usable sample. Years with their own detailed report are linked.
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 120 | 64.2% | 35.8% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2011 | 527 | 70.0% | 30.0% | Suspension |
| 2012 | 49 | 63.3% | 36.7% | Suspension |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 17.7% | 123 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 17.1% | 119 |
| 3 | Tyres | 7.3% | 51 |
| 4 | Brakes | 6.3% | 44 |
| 5 | Steering | 4.5% | 31 |
| 6 | Visibility | 4.3% | 30 |
| 7 | Seat belts & restraints | 3.6% | 25 |
| 8 | Body, structure & corrosion | 2.6% | 18 |
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 | 83 |
| 2 | Position lamp | 75 |
| 3 | Stop lamp | 49 |
| 4 | Track rod end | 32 |
| 5 | Tread depth | 28 |
| 6 | Linkage ball joint dust cover | 27 |
| 7 | Individual direction indicators | 26 |
| 8 | Washers | 25 |
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 | 30.5% | 212 |
| 2 | Brakes | 30.0% | 209 |
| 3 | Suspension | 16.4% | 114 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 10.1% | 70 |
| 5 | Other defects | 9.3% | 65 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 9.0% | 63 |
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 | 41 | 24.4% |
| 30-60k | 323 | 30.3% |
| 60-90k | 242 | 31.8% |
| 90-120k | 77 | 36.4% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 139 | 27.3% |
| 2022 | 139 | 30.2% |
| 2023 | 140 | 30.7% |
| 2024 | 141 | 35.5% |
| 2025 | 137 | 33.6% |
What to check before buying a Renault Grd Modus A
- Suspension (17.7% 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 (17.1% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Tyres (7.3% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the MOT pass rate for the Renault Grd Modus A?
68.5% of the 696 Renault Grd Modus A MOT tests in this dataset passed, a 31.5% fail rate, across model years 2010–2012.
What does the Renault Grd Modus A most often fail its MOT on?
Suspension, recorded in 17.7% of tests, then lighting & signalling (17.1%).
How much does mileage affect Grd Modus A MOT results?
Fail rates run at 24.4% for cars in the 0-30k band and 36.4% for 90-120k, a 12.0-point difference.
Methodology & source. Based on 696 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.