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Renault Clio

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc

A12 LJWMOT history

A12 LJW is a blue petrol Renault Clio first used on 29 Jul 2003. Its MOT expired on 4 Oct 2024 and it has passed 17 of 29 MOT tests, with 118,618 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Oct 2023.

A12 LJW blue Renault Clio – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Renault Clio, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 4 Oct 2024
Mileage
118,618 mi
At MOT on 4 Oct 2023
MOT tests
29
17 passed · 12 failed
Per year
5,731 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
A12 LJW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Renault
Model
Clio
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
29 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
4 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

A12 LJW was last recorded at 118,618 miles on 4 Oct 2023, 9,376 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Sept 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 Nov 2011: 24,037 miles, lower than 49,843 miles on 24 Nov 2010.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
109,242 miles · 28 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
9,376 miles
Average per year
5,731 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 118,618 miles
  • 2022 – 109,242 miles
  • 2021 – 99,468 miles
  • 2020 – 88,323 miles
  • 2019 – 73,369 miles
  • 2018 – 62,810 miles
  • 2017 – 52,321 miles
  • 2015 – 41,514 miles
  • 2014 – 33,673 miles
  • 2013 – 31,516 miles
  • 2012 – 25,637 miles
  • 2011 – 24,037 miles
  • 2010 – 49,843 miles
  • 2009 – 39,019 miles
  • 2008 – 32,035 miles
  • 2007 – 23,605 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,618 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

29 tests since 7 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,618 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    118,618 miles
    Test number
    865904988694
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Fail118,618 miles (+9,376)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,618 miles
    Test number
    316727868817
    • DangerousFront Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass109,242 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    109,242 miles
    Test number
    693084571852
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Fail109,242 miles (+9,774)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,242 miles
    Test number
    570780424713
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass99,468 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    99,468 miles
    Test number
    993428529423
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front top mount slight play

  6. Fail99,466 miles (+11,143)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,466 miles
    Test number
    241531976271
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryGeneral under vehicle surface corrosion

  7. Pass88,323 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    88,323 miles
    Test number
    810564616072
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Fail88,323 miles (+14,954)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,323 miles
    Test number
    462747533913
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp nearside & offside (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorRear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass73,369 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    73,369 miles
    Test number
    798193503511

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail73,368 miles (+10,558)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,368 miles
    Test number
    935048703647
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (1.6 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass62,810 miles (+10,489)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    62,810 miles
    Test number
    526577719241
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  12. Pass52,321 miles (+10,807)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    52,321 miles
    Test number
    919340934192
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Pass41,514 miles (+25)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    41,514 miles
    Test number
    487208254354
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

  14. Fail41,489 miles (+7,816)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,489 miles
    Test number
    920633239504
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

  15. Pass33,673 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    33,673 miles
    Test number
    989438104329
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Fail33,673 miles (+2,157)7 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,673 miles
    Test number
    419837404350
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass31,516 miles (+5)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    31,516 miles
    Test number
    445279523304
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s/r & o/s/r tyres just starting to wear close to limits.

  18. Fail31,511 miles (+5,874)3 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,511 miles
    Test number
    459437223313
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s/r & o/s/r tyres just starting to wear close to limits.

  19. Pass25,637 miles (+8)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    25,637 miles
    Test number
    678891532386
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteBoth front brake discs, slightly worn & scored on inner face.

  20. Fail25,629 miles (+1,592)2 failures4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,629 miles
    Test number
    245036022305
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteBoth front brake discs, slightly worn & scored on inner face.

  21. Pass24,037 miles (-25,806)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    24,037 miles
    Test number
    468169311485
    • NoteN/s/f & o/s/f brake discs slightly worn & scored on inner face.
    • NoteO/s/f brake has slight binding.

  22. Pass49,843 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    49,843 miles
    Test number
    484778620329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail49,843 miles (+1,050)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,843 miles
    Test number
    474596420432
    • FailureFront registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)
    • FailureRear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

  24. Pass48,793 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    48,793 miles
    Test number
    542423860042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail48,793 miles (+9,774)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,793 miles
    Test number
    111253160053
    • FailureNearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

  26. Pass39,019 miles (+6,984)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    39,019 miles
    Test number
    400115669044
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass32,035 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    32,035 miles
    Test number
    154591868027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail32,035 miles (+8,430)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,035 miles
    Test number
    372991968059
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  29. Pass23,605 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    23,605 miles
    Test number
    961246167093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about A12 LJW

Does A12 LJW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on A12 LJW expired on 4 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on A12 LJW?
The MOT on A12 LJW expired on 4 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has A12 LJW done?
A12 LJW was recorded at 118,618 miles at its MOT on 4 Oct 2023, an average of 5,731 miles a year.
Has A12 LJW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. A12 LJW has failed 12 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on A12 LJW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 Nov 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on A12 LJW find?
A12 LJW passed its latest MOT on 4 Oct 2023 with 1 advisory: rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides.

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