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Renault Clio

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,998 cc

L8 CUPMOT history

L8 CUP is a blue petrol Renault Clio first used on 2 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 28 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 164,209 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Nov 2025.

L8 CUP blue Renault Clio – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Renault Clio, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 28 Nov 2026
Mileage
164,209 mi
At MOT on 28 Nov 2025
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,180 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 CUP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Renault
Model
Clio
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
2 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 CUP was last recorded at 164,209 miles on 28 Nov 2025, 833 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
163,376 miles · 29 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
833 miles
Average per year
8,180 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 164,209 miles
  • 2024 – 163,376 miles
  • 2023 – 162,087 miles
  • 2022 – 159,762 miles
  • 2021 – 157,073 miles
  • 2020 – 148,336 miles
  • 2019 – 140,809 miles
  • 2018 – 136,508 miles
  • 2016 – 129,552 miles
  • 2015 – 118,610 miles
  • 2014 – 107,167 miles
  • 2013 – 86,750 miles
  • 2012 – 79,645 miles
  • 2011 – 70,575 miles
  • 2010 – 58,751 miles
  • 2009 – 42,093 miles
  • 2008 – 29,919 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass164,209 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front and rear brake discs surface rust

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

26 tests since 13 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass164,209 miles (+833)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    164,209 miles
    Test number
    561591091588

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass163,376 miles (+1,289)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    163,376 miles
    Test number
    284924711316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass162,087 miles (+2,325)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    162,087 miles
    Test number
    190715062830
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  4. Pass159,762 miles (+2,689)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    159,762 miles
    Test number
    903067973002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass157,073 miles (+8,737)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    157,073 miles
    Test number
    273784761353
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass148,336 miles (+36)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    148,336 miles
    Test number
    442484798174
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail148,300 miles (+7,491)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,300 miles
    Test number
    858712342675
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass140,809 miles (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    140,809 miles
    Test number
    137002895654
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail140,803 miles (+4,295)2 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,803 miles
    Test number
    298937653167
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass136,508 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    136,508 miles
    Test number
    297753125227
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake discs surface rust

  11. Fail136,508 miles (+6,956)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,508 miles
    Test number
    367803360529
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high appears dipping/height adjuster motor rod disconnected (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake discs surface rust

  12. Pass129,552 miles (+10,942)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    129,552 miles
    Test number
    800353289967

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass118,610 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    118,610 miles
    Test number
    886605795114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail118,610 miles (+11,443)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,610 miles
    Test number
    306940195137
    • FailureFront registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureRear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  15. Pass107,167 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    107,167 miles
    Test number
    316242204271
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)
    • NoteOffside front suspension strut has a different spring fitted

  16. Fail107,167 miles (+20,417)8 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,167 miles
    Test number
    109799784150
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)
    • NoteOffside front suspension strut has a different spring fitted

  17. Pass86,750 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    86,750 miles
    Test number
    215079583130
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  18. Fail86,750 miles (+7,105)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,750 miles
    Test number
    378066683168
    • FailureOffside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  19. Pass79,645 miles (+9,070)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    79,645 miles
    Test number
    588816262116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass70,575 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    70,575 miles
    Test number
    235863381454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail70,575 miles (+11,824)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,575 miles
    Test number
    285413481440
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  22. Fail58,751 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,751 miles
    Test number
    423764580133
    • Repaired at testExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  23. Pass58,751 miles (+16,658)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    58,751 miles
    Test number
    904874280187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass42,093 miles (+12,174)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    42,093 miles
    Test number
    304498879169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass29,919 miles (+11,241)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    29,919 miles
    Test number
    482494798133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass18,678 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    18,678 miles
    Test number
    893984648038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L8 CUP

Does L8 CUP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 CUP is valid until 28 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L8 CUP?
The MOT on L8 CUP is valid until 28 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 CUP done?
L8 CUP was recorded at 164,209 miles at its MOT on 28 Nov 2025, an average of 8,180 miles a year.
Has L8 CUP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 CUP has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jul 2020.
Has the mileage on L8 CUP 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 L8 CUP find?
L8 CUP passed its latest MOT on 28 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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