Common problems by part
Renault Modus seat belts and airbags problems
DVSA MOT tests 2022–2025 · 9,065 MOT tests · Updated
At 17 years, 4.2 in 100 MOT tests of the Renault Modus failed on seat belts and airbags, against 2.5 for all class 4 vehicles the same age (all test years; 9,065 MOT tests) [1].
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- Against all class 4 vehicles the same age: fails 1.5–1.9× as often as all class 4 vehicles the same age (all test years), 379 MOT tests with a fail
- By age: seen at 10 ages from 11 to 20 years, 51,726 MOT tests
- Most common fail: Seat belt condition: buckle not functioning as intended, 2.5 per 100 MOT tests
Figures are for the model as a whole, not for one car.
What the MOT tests show
What we know
4.2 fails per 100 MOT tests at 17 years, against 2.5 for all class 4 vehicles tested at 17 (all test years). The Renault Modus fails more often here.
Why it matters
A seat belts and airbags fail stops the car passing until it is fixed; the most common one is rated major by DVSA.
What to check
Pull every seat belt out fully and let it retract, check each buckle latches and releases, and make sure the airbag light goes out after start-up.
Renault Modus seat belts and airbags fails by age
| Age | MOT tests | Fails per 100 | All class 4 vehicles the same age |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 1,536 | 2.9 | 0.9 |
| 12 | 3,210 | 4.0 | 1.0 |
| 13 | 4,141 | 3.7 | 1.2 |
| 14 | 5,865 | 3.8 | 1.5 |
| 15 | 6,392 | 3.8 | 1.7 |
| 16 | 7,167 | 3.9 | 2.1 |
| 17 | 9,065 | 4.2 | 2.5 |
| 18 | 7,270 | 4.1 | 2.7 |
| 19* | 4,649 | 4.1 | 2.9 |
| 20* | 2,431 | 4.0 | 3.1 |
All first-use years of the Renault Modus pooled at each age, against all class 4 vehicles at that age over all 2022–2025 test years. * Only survivors are still tested at this age.
What fails in the seat belts and airbags at 17 years
Fails
- Seat belt condition: buckle not functioning as intended: 2.5 fails per 100 MOT tests, all class 4 vehicles 0.2. Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended MOT fail
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How to check on a test drive
Pull every seat belt out fully and let it retract, check each buckle latches and releases, and make sure the airbag light goes out after start-up.
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Seat belts and airbags on rival models
- Honda FR-V seat belts and airbags problems: 3.1 per 100 MOT tests at 17 years, against 4.2 for the Renault Modus (6,551 MOT tests)
- Hyundai Matrix seat belts and airbags problems: 7.0 per 100 MOT tests at 17 years, against 4.2 for the Renault Modus (2,779 MOT tests)
Questions people ask
Does the Renault Modus have more seat belts and airbags problems than other cars?
1.5 to 1.9 times the seat belts and airbags fail rate of all class 4 vehicles the same age at 17 years (all test years), from 9,065 MOT tests. The interval is clear of 1.2 in the same direction at 4 of the 10 ages seen (ages up to 18 with at least 100 MOT tests with a fail).
How common are Renault Modus seat belts and airbags problems?
4.2 in 100 MOT tests at 17 years failed on seat belts and airbags, against 2.5 for all class 4 vehicles the same age (all test years; 9,065 MOT tests).
What is the most common Renault Modus seat belts and airbags fail?
2.5 in 100 MOT tests at 17 years: Seat belt condition: buckle not functioning as intended (225 MOT tests with it).
Sources
- Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency, Anonymised MOT tests and results, 2022 to 2025. DVSA MOT data, Open Government Licence v3.0, 51,726 MOT tests. Accessed 7 Oct 2026.
Parts: against all class 4 vehicles at the same age, all 2022–2025 test years pooled, not adjusted for mileage. Breakdowns and non-MOT faults are not in this data. How we compare