The RENAULT GRAND MODUS (2008-12) 5DR MPV 1.2 16V 75 EXPRESSION is a small five-door people carrier, offering a taller, practical alternative to a supermini. In the UK used-car market, it sits between city cars and larger family MPVs, with a footprint that makes town driving and parking less daunting. The 1.2-litre petrol Expression is best suited to trips, shopping and school runs, and to drivers wanting easy access and cabin space without a car. It can suit first-time buyers, couples or small families, although its 75hp engine is better matched to gentle journeys than brisk, fully laden motorway travel. Mycarcheck.com recorded 78 checks across 47 distinct VINs; cars averaged 73,000 miles and 4,000 miles a year. The average private-sale valuation was £1,200, with 2.8 previous keepers. Against rivals such as the Vauxhall Meriva and Fiat Idea, the Grand Modus stands out for its compact, upright, practical feel.