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Renault Clio

Blue · Petrol · 1994 · 1,998 cc

L20 HOTMOT history

L20 HOT is a blue petrol Renault Clio first used on 5 Jan 1994. Its MOT is valid until 14 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 167,115 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Aug 2027
Mileage
167,115 mi
At MOT on 17 Jul 2026
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,479 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L20 HOT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Renault
Model
Clio
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
5 Jan 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L20 HOT was last recorded at 167,115 miles on 17 Jul 2026, 233 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
166,882 miles · 4 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
233 miles
Average per year
1,479 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 167,115 miles
  • 2025 – 166,882 miles
  • 2024 – 166,756 miles
  • 2023 – 166,444 miles
  • 2022 – 165,732 miles
  • 2021 – 164,353 miles
  • 2020 – 164,025 miles
  • 2019 – 163,639 miles
  • 2018 – 162,968 miles
  • 2017 – 162,084 miles
  • 2016 – 160,654 miles
  • 2010 – 159,462 miles
  • 2009 – 152,739 miles
  • 2008 – 148,495 miles
  • 2007 – 144,390 miles
  • 2006 – 136,798 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass167,115 miles
  • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front strut top mountings slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2010

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2010

Full MOT history

19 tests since 17 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass167,115 miles (+233)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    167,115 miles
    Test number
    126577141048
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass166,882 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    166,882 miles
    Test number
    160609660246
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front strut top mountings slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel

  3. Fail166,875 miles (+119)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,875 miles
    Test number
    936713139125
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front strut top mountings slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel

  4. Pass166,756 miles (+312)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    166,756 miles
    Test number
    631931892622
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass166,444 miles (+712)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    166,444 miles
    Test number
    536944638390
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass165,732 miles (+1,379)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    165,732 miles
    Test number
    466095737388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass164,353 miles (+328)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    164,353 miles
    Test number
    316249818815

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass164,025 miles (+386)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    164,025 miles
    Test number
    608626052238
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  9. Pass163,639 miles (+671)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    163,639 miles
    Test number
    158259581552

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass162,968 miles (+884)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    162,968 miles
    Test number
    220950950152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass162,084 miles (+1,430)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    162,084 miles
    Test number
    669327740309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass160,654 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    160,654 miles
    Test number
    456420489891

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail160,654 miles (+1,192)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,654 miles
    Test number
    520927944990
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high both (1.8)

  14. Pass159,462 miles (+6,723)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    159,462 miles
    Test number
    380467520038
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  15. Pass152,739 miles (+4,244)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    152,739 miles
    Test number
    850193719038
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteNearside floor pan starting to corrode.

  16. Pass148,495 miles (+4,105)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    148,495 miles
    Test number
    161703528463
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass144,390 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    144,390 miles
    Test number
    163910317034
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail144,390 miles (+7,592)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,390 miles
    Test number
    273250817032
    • FailureOffside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

  19. Pass136,798 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    136,798 miles
    Test number
    760007916006
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Questions about L20 HOT

Does L20 HOT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L20 HOT is valid until 14 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L20 HOT?
The MOT on L20 HOT is valid until 14 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L20 HOT done?
L20 HOT was recorded at 167,115 miles at its MOT on 17 Jul 2026, an average of 1,479 miles a year.
Has L20 HOT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L20 HOT has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on L20 HOT 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 L20 HOT find?
L20 HOT passed its latest MOT on 17 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel.

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