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Renault Clio

Blue · Petrol · 2009 · 1,149 cc

L40 ULYMOT history

L40 ULY is a blue petrol Renault Clio first used on 30 Oct 2009. Its MOT expired on 29 Apr 2026 and it has passed 11 of 18 MOT tests, with 73,966 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Apr 2025.

L40 ULY blue Renault Clio – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Renault Clio, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 29 Apr 2026
Mileage
73,966 mi
At MOT on 28 Apr 2025
MOT tests
18
11 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,244 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 ULY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Renault
Model
Clio
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,149 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
30 Oct 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 ULY was last recorded at 73,966 miles on 28 Apr 2025, 4,003 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
69,963 miles · 30 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
4,003 miles
Average per year
4,244 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 73,966 miles
  • 2024 – 69,963 miles
  • 2023 – 65,467 miles
  • 2022 – 64,266 miles
  • 2021 – 63,696 miles
  • 2019 – 60,983 miles
  • 2018 – 57,781 miles
  • 2015 – 53,743 miles
  • 2014 – 43,468 miles
  • 2013 – 32,786 miles
  • 2012 – 20,315 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,966 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner profile (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 Road wheel slightly distorted inner profile

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear seats folded at time of test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

18 tests since 6 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,966 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    73,966 miles
    Test number
    561553440551
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner profile (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  2. Fail73,966 miles (+4,003)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,966 miles
    Test number
    453075346160
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorSpare wheel insecure in carrier (6.1.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner profile (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  3. Pass69,963 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    69,963 miles
    Test number
    322163916951
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner profile (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear seats folded at time of test

  4. Fail69,962 miles (+4,495)1 dangerous6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,962 miles
    Test number
    802748752463
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed ply edges 195/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHorn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated due to serious fluid leak from shock absorber (1.1.13 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner profile (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear seats folded at time of test

  5. Pass65,467 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    65,467 miles
    Test number
    867496771052
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail65,467 miles (+1,201)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,467 miles
    Test number
    355906046251
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs scored & corroded inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlights have product on lenses (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  7. Pass64,266 miles (+570)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    64,266 miles
    Test number
    235663522600
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryParking brake will benefit from adjustment

  8. Pass63,696 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    63,696 miles
    Test number
    624238909627
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Handbrake travelling too high .

  9. Fail63,696 miles (+2,713)5 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,696 miles
    Test number
    106384382605
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Handbrake travelling too high .

  10. Pass60,983 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    60,983 miles
    Test number
    455933890165
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Fail60,983 miles (+3,202)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,983 miles
    Test number
    498741298891
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Pass57,781 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    57,781 miles
    Test number
    559657553903
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  13. Fail57,779 miles (+4,036)7 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,779 miles
    Test number
    616374536247
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureFront brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  14. Pass53,743 miles (+10,275)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    53,743 miles
    Test number
    835916980870
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit and wear on inside edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit and wear on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass43,468 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    43,468 miles
    Test number
    127696574296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail43,468 miles (+10,682)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,468 miles
    Test number
    326976874473
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  17. Pass32,786 miles (+12,471)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    32,786 miles
    Test number
    309819753474
    • NoteOsf brake pads low both rear tyres low

  18. Pass20,315 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    20,315 miles
    Test number
    465000452213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L40 ULY

Does L40 ULY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L40 ULY expired on 29 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L40 ULY?
The MOT on L40 ULY expired on 29 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L40 ULY done?
L40 ULY was recorded at 73,966 miles at its MOT on 28 Apr 2025, an average of 4,244 miles a year.
Has L40 ULY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 ULY has failed 7 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on L40 ULY 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 ULY find?
L40 ULY passed its latest MOT on 28 Apr 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; nearside front coil spring corroded; offside front road wheel slightly distorted inner profile, and 1 more.

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