
Renault Clio
Grey · Diesel · 2015 · 1,461 cc
L16 DESMOT history
L16 DES is a grey diesel Renault Clio first used on 5 Dec 2015. Its MOT is valid until 19 Nov 2026 and it has passed 8 of 12 MOT tests, with 199,555 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Nov 2025.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 19 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 199,555 mi
- At MOT on 20 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 12
- 8 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 13,443 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L16 DES
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Renault
- Model
- Clio
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,461 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2015
- First used
- 5 Dec 2015
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 19 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L16 DES was last recorded at 199,555 miles on 20 Nov 2025, 17,102 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 182,453 miles · 8 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 17,102 miles
- Average per year
- 13,443 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 199,555 miles
- 2024 – 182,446 miles
- 2023 – 169,119 miles
- 2022 – 158,418 miles
- 2021 – 147,378 miles
- 2020 – 136,923 miles
- 2019 – 128,508 miles
- 2018 – 105,812 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases On clamp (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective Mounting clamp very corroded, system secure at test (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryClutch pedal anti slip device missing
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to testRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very badly worn on edges appears to have been run with low pressure. Advise to renew. (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryTPMS lamp illuminated
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.
Central Exhaust clamp corroded through
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Very small hole
Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in glass
Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
12 tests since 30 Nov 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass199,555 miles (+17,102)2 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 199,555 miles
- Test number
- 350525455389
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases On clamp (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective Mounting clamp very corroded, system secure at test (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryClutch pedal anti slip device missing
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very badly worn on edges appears to have been run with low pressure. Advise to renew. (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryTPMS lamp illuminated
Pass182,453 miles (+7)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 182,453 miles
- Test number
- 883207645968
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Very small hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in glass (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust clamp corroded through
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail182,446 miles (+13,327)1 dangerous4 major3 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 182,446 miles
- Test number
- 262783346281
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Very small hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in glass (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust clamp corroded through
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake noisy
- AdvisoryRear Brakes slightly binding
- AdvisoryTPMS warning lamp illuminated
Pass169,119 miles (+10,701)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 169,119 miles
- Test number
- 854660136645
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Bumper damaged
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust clamp deteriorated
Pass158,418 miles (+11,040)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 158,418 miles
- Test number
- 169895088370
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Outer sill panel dented
- AdvisoryRear exhaust clamp severely corroded - secure at present
Pass147,378 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 147,378 miles
- Test number
- 591788823634
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail147,378 miles (+10,455)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,378 miles
- Test number
- 266685404827
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge and only just above 1.6mm in centre grooves (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass136,923 miles (+104)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 136,923 miles
- Test number
- 323691883311
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail136,819 miles (+8,311)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,819 miles
- Test number
- 392948271265
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
Pass128,508 miles (+2)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 128,508 miles
- Test number
- 350096717905
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail128,506 miles (+22,694)3 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,506 miles
- Test number
- 257081299005
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass105,812 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 105,812 miles
- Test number
- 300321390373
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L16 DES
- Does L16 DES currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L16 DES is valid until 19 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on L16 DES?
- The MOT on L16 DES is valid until 19 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L16 DES done?
- L16 DES was recorded at 199,555 miles at its MOT on 20 Nov 2025, an average of 13,443 miles a year.
- Has L16 DES ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L16 DES has failed 4 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Dec 2024.
- Has the mileage on L16 DES ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on L16 DES find?
- L16 DES passed its latest MOT on 20 Nov 2025 with 2 minor defects and 9 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on clamp, and 8 more.
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