Renault Modus 2011: MOT failure rate for its age
44.0% of 8,231 MOT tests of the Renault Modus first registered in 2011 failed at the first attempt (2019–2024; retests excluded). Against this model's own normal rate at the same ages the index is 101.1 (95% CI 97.8–104.4; 100 = normal for this model at that age): the 2011 build year is no different from other years of the same model at the same age.
| Measure | Value | Unit | Compared with | Years | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Failed first time | 44.0 | % | all ages tested | 2019–2024 | 8231 |
| Index against this model at the same age (95% CI 97.8–104.4) | 101.1 | index | 100 = normal for this model at that age | 2019–2024 | 8231 |
| Rank among this model's 9 build years | 6 | of 9 | 1 = fails least for its age | 2019–2024 | 8231 |
| Tested in 2024 | 1291 | tests | median 59,080 miles | 2024 | 1291 |
Data release dvsa-2024-v2 (24 Sep 2026) · page updated 30 Sep 2026 · full dataset (v5).
How does the 2011 Renault Modus fail at each age?
Cars built in 2011 were tested at ages 8 to 13 between 2019 and 2024. Each row compares their first-time failure share with what this model normally shows at that age, after allowing for the overall failure level of each test year.
| Age | Tests | Failed, % | 95% interval | Normal for this model at that age, % | Index (100 = normal) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 1,434 | 37.9 | 35.5–40.5 | 41.3 | 92 |
| 9 | 1,386 | 39.2 | 36.6–41.8 | 42.2 | 92.9 |
| 10 | 1,394 | 44.3 | 41.7–46.9 | 42.1 | 105.2 |
| 11 | 1,386 | 45.2 | 42.6–47.8 | 42.8 | 105.5 |
| 12 | 1,340 | 49.6 | 46.9–52.2 | 45.7 | 108.4 |
| 13 | 1,291 | 48.6 | 45.9–51.4 | 47.5 | 102.3 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 8,231 (initial tests) · Method: normal rate = this model's first-time failure share at that age across its build years (cells of 400+ tests), adjusted for each test year's overall level; cells of 30+ tests, under 500 marked rough · Updated: 30 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
What fails most on the 2011 Renault Modus?
The most common failure group on cars built in 2011 is suspension: 35.5 items per 100 first tests, against 35.2 across all build years of the Renault Modus. These counts are not age-adjusted: cars built in 2011 were tested at ages 8 to 13.
| Failure group | Built 2011, per 100 | All build years, per 100 | Items |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 35.5 | 35.2 | 2,919 |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 26.4 | 51.8 | 2,173 |
| Brakes | 12.8 | 22.4 | 1,053 |
| Tyres | 9.4 | 10.4 | 777 |
| Visibility | 8.1 | 9.4 | 666 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 8,231 (initial tests of this build year) · Method: failure items grouped by DVSA's top-level defect groups, per 100 initial tests; groups with 30+ items · Updated: 30 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
How does 2011 compare with the years around it?
Among the 9 published build years of the Renault Modus, 2011 ranks 6 (1 = fails least for its age). 2010: index 96.8. 2012: index 108.9.
| Build year | Index (100 = normal) | 95% interval | Verdict | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 104.2 | 100.9–107.5 | worse | 6,917 |
| 2005 | 102.3 | 100.6–104.1 | worse | 24,598 |
| 2006 | 100.4 | 98.3–102.4 | no different | 17,527 |
| 2007 | 95.4 | 93.1–97.6 | better | 13,793 |
| 2008 | 98.2 | 95.7–100.6 | no different | 12,724 |
| 2009 | 91.1 | 87.7–94.5 | better | 6,391 |
| 2010 | 96.8 | 94.0–99.6 | better | 10,311 |
| 2011 | 101.1 | 97.8–104.4 | no different | 8,231 |
| 2012 | 108.9 | 96.8–121.0 | no different (rough estimate) | 679 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 101,171 (initial tests) · Method: observed failures against those expected for the same model at the same ages, test-year level adjusted; verdict follows the printed one-decimal bound · Updated: 30 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
How to cite this page
MOT Risk Index (2026). Renault Modus 2011 MOT statistics (data release dvsa-2024-v2; full dataset motriskindex-families-2024-v5, DOI 10.5281/zenodo.22975051), updated 30 September 2026. motriskindex.co.uk/cars/renault-modus/2011/
How every figure is calculated: methodology. Age, test year and build year are tied together (age = test year − build year), so the test-year level is taken as observed, not estimated.
Other pages for this model
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