Renault Clio
Red · Petrol · 2017 · 1,149 cc
L40 DFYMOT history
L40 DFY is a red petrol Renault Clio first used on 27 Sept 2017. Its MOT expired on 1 Oct 2026 and it has passed 6 of 9 MOT tests, with 80,945 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 1 Oct 2026
- Mileage
- 80,945 mi
- At MOT on 30 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 9
- 6 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 8,969 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L40 DFY
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Renault
- Model
- Clio
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,149 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2017
- First used
- 27 Sept 2017
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 1 Oct 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 30 Sept 2026 (Fail)
Mileage history
L40 DFY was last recorded at 80,945 miles on 30 Sept 2026, 5,350 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 75,595 miles · 1 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,350 miles
- Average per year
- 8,969 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 80,945 miles
- 2025 – 75,595 miles
- 2024 – 70,051 miles
- 2023 – 63,422 miles
- 2022 – 56,870 miles
- 2021 – 44,513 miles
- 2020 – 27,143 miles
What the latest MOT found
Fail80,945 miles
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded marked yellow next to flexipipe (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded marked yellow to nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2 rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Full MOT history
9 tests since 30 Sept 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail80,945 miles (+5,350)8 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,945 miles
- Test number
- 825020495324
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded marked yellow next to flexipipe (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded marked yellow to nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2 rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass75,595 miles (+5,544)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 75,595 miles
- Test number
- 327784308680
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid pipe leaking (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront low oil level
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass70,051 miles (+6,629)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 70,051 miles
- Test number
- 471312208442
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass63,422 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 63,422 miles
- Test number
- 611494827105
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail63,420 miles (+6,550)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,420 miles
- Test number
- 662886221676
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass56,870 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 56,870 miles
- Test number
- 130992004077
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside rear tyre cracked on tread area
Fail56,870 miles (+12,357)1 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,870 miles
- Test number
- 715579445535
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed steel belt exposed due to cut on tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside rear tyre cracked on tread area
Pass44,513 miles (+17,370)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 44,513 miles
- Test number
- 927208214841
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass27,143 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 27,143 miles
- Test number
- 531312871786
- AdvisoryFront tyres scrubbing on inner edges
Questions about L40 DFY
- Does L40 DFY currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L40 DFY expired on 1 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L40 DFY?
- The MOT on L40 DFY expired on 1 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L40 DFY done?
- L40 DFY was recorded at 80,945 miles at its MOT on 30 Sept 2026, an average of 8,969 miles a year.
- Has L40 DFY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L40 DFY has failed 3 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Sept 2026.
- Has the mileage on L40 DFY 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 L40 DFY find?
- L40 DFY failed its latest MOT on 30 Sept 2026 with 8 major defects and 4 advisories: exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high; nearside front headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect, and 9 more.
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