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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.

L16 DES grey Renault Clio – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Renault Clio, not a photo of this vehicle
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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass199,555 miles
  • 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

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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
  2. 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))
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. Pass147,378 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    147,378 miles
    Test number
    591788823634

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. 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))
  8. Pass136,923 miles (+104)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    136,923 miles
    Test number
    323691883311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. 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))
  10. 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))
  11. 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))
  12. 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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