Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2012 Renault Grand Modus?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2012 Renault Grand Modus?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2012 Renault Grand Modus?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

How many 2012 Renault Grand Modus vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

43% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Search the registration on CarHunch — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.

Is the 2012 Renault Grand Modus reliable?

Based on MOT data from 106 vehicles, the 2012 Renault Grand Modus has a first-time MOT pass rate of 76.1%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2012 Renault Grand Modus?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Renault Grand Modus (2012)

106 real MOT outcomes analysed • 76.1% first-time pass rate

2012 Renault Grand Modus

CarHunch analysed 106 real MOT records for the 2012 Renault Grand Modus. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2012 Renault Grand Modus has a first-time pass rate of 76.1%, which sits 3.9 percentage points below the UK average of 80%, and a concerning 42.4% of vehicles in this cohort have recorded a dangerous defect at some point—well above what you'd want to see. This combination suggests reliability issues that go beyond typical wear and tear.

At 56,183 miles median, these cars are running light for their age, yet they're still averaging 3.81 failures per test and 19.4 advisories, indicating component degradation is setting in early. Before buying one, get a full pre-purchase inspection focusing on brake systems and suspension, since dangerous defects are common enough here that you need to rule them out specifically.

We have limited data for the 2012 Renault Grand Modus — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Over 1 in 5 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

76.1%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

42.5%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

3.81

Over 14.6 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

56k

Middle half: 44k–81k

For context

These stats describe 106 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 106 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 42.5% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Diesel (59%)	63	75.3%	3.92

Mileage Distribution

Most 2012 Renault Grand Modus vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

56,183

typical

43,903

low mileage

80,683

high mileage

Half of all 2012 Renault Grand Modus vehicles fall between 43,903 and 80,683 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 43,903 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 43,903–80,683 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2012 Renault Grand Moduss sit.

⚠ Over 108,922 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2012 Renault Grand Modus — Still on the Road

Most 2012 Renault Grand Moduss are still being driven.

Strong survival — 91 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 89% of the peak.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

14.6

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

3.81

Avg failures per vehicle

19.4

Avg advisories per vehicle

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