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Renault Clio

Green · Petrol · 1996 · 1,390 cc

P581 AEPMOT history

P581 AEP is a green petrol Renault Clio first used on 4 Oct 1996. Its MOT expired on 19 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 56,594 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Oct 2026
Mileage
56,594 mi
At MOT on 20 Oct 2025
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,929 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P581 AEP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Renault
Model
Clio
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
4 Oct 1996
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

P581 AEP was last recorded at 56,594 miles on 20 Oct 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
56,594 miles · 16 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
1,929 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 56,594 miles
  • 2024 – 55,420 miles
  • 2023 – 50,997 miles
  • 2022 – 46,320 miles
  • 2021 – 43,423 miles
  • 2020 – 40,059 miles
  • 2019 – 37,274 miles
  • 2018 – 31,845 miles
  • 2017 – 25,944 miles
  • 2016 – 25,696 miles
  • 2015 – 25,494 miles
  • 2014 – 25,266 miles
  • 2013 – 25,048 miles
  • 2012 – 24,838 miles
  • 2011 – 24,590 miles
  • 2010 – 24,338 miles
  • 2009 – 23,918 miles
  • 2008 – 23,181 miles
  • 2007 – 22,045 miles
  • 2006 – 19,852 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass56,594 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rigid pipes (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Both rear tyres perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

29 tests since 2 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass56,594 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    56,594 miles
    Test number
    929021275368
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rigid pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  2. Fail56,594 miles (+1,174)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,594 miles
    Test number
    162092301303
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail perforated by towing eye (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rigid pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  3. Pass55,420 miles (+4,423)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    55,420 miles
    Test number
    304409646789

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass50,997 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    50,997 miles
    Test number
    975084978249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail50,997 miles (+4,677)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,997 miles
    Test number
    602324054406
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass46,320 miles (+2,897)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    46,320 miles
    Test number
    928240554182
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass43,423 miles (+3,364)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    43,423 miles
    Test number
    542100275275
    • AdvisoryFront subframe corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront suspension arms corroded

  8. Pass40,059 miles (+43)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    40,059 miles
    Test number
    866294882153
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront lower suspension arms corroded
    • AdvisoryFront subframe slightly corroded

  9. Fail40,016 miles (+2,742)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,016 miles
    Test number
    911275740866
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective UNSECURE (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension Corroded

  10. Pass37,274 miles (+5,429)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    37,274 miles
    Test number
    492613177680
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split but still clears the screen (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak from gearbox

  11. Pass31,845 miles (+19)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    31,845 miles
    Test number
    966179315489
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perishing

  12. Fail31,826 miles (+5,882)2 dangerous8 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,826 miles
    Test number
    161569852584
    • DangerousNearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perishing

  13. Pass25,944 miles (+248)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    25,944 miles
    Test number
    733681252537
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear tyres showing age

  14. Pass25,696 miles (+202)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    25,696 miles
    Test number
    113555422118
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (2.4.G.1)

  15. Pass25,494 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    25,494 miles
    Test number
    566471020957
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Fail25,492 miles (+226)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,492 miles
    Test number
    849695503061
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureLower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass25,266 miles (+218)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    25,266 miles
    Test number
    126760364229
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  18. Fail25,048 miles2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,048 miles
    Test number
    295135173244
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass25,048 miles (+210)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    25,048 miles
    Test number
    357515173285
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass24,838 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    24,838 miles
    Test number
    176170172251
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear silencer deteriorated

  21. Fail24,838 miles (+248)1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,838 miles
    Test number
    997290172228
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear silencer deteriorated

  22. Pass24,590 miles (+252)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    24,590 miles
    Test number
    875973571255
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Pass24,338 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    24,338 miles
    Test number
    334474460430
    • NoteOil leak

  24. Fail24,338 miles (+420)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,338 miles
    Test number
    354524460289
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteOil leak

  25. Pass23,918 miles (+737)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    23,918 miles
    Test number
    581895469294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass23,181 miles (+1,136)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    23,181 miles
    Test number
    310939868450
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

  27. Pass22,045 miles (+2,193)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    22,045 miles
    Test number
    962291777293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail19,852 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,852 miles
    Test number
    741535976292
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  29. Pass19,852 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    19,852 miles
    Test number
    810475676248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P581 AEP

Does P581 AEP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P581 AEP expired on 19 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P581 AEP?
The MOT on P581 AEP expired on 19 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P581 AEP done?
P581 AEP was recorded at 56,594 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2025, an average of 1,929 miles a year.
Has P581 AEP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P581 AEP has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on P581 AEP 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 P581 AEP find?
P581 AEP passed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2025 with 5 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rigid pipes; central rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 2 more.

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