
Renault Clio
White · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc
T159 RETMOT history
T159 RET is a white petrol Renault Clio first used on 31 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 20 Jan 2026 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 83,890 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jan 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 20 Jan 2026
- Mileage
- 83,890 mi
- At MOT on 21 Jan 2025
- MOT tests
- 30
- 19 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 2,322 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T159 RET
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Renault
- Model
- Clio
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 31 Mar 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 20 Jan 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Jan 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T159 RET was last recorded at 83,890 miles on 21 Jan 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 83,890 miles · 16 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 2,322 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 83,890 miles
- 2024 – 79,251 miles
- 2022 – 75,853 miles
- 2021 – 70,471 miles
- 2020 – 68,511 miles
- 2019 – 66,793 miles
- 2018 – 60,324 miles
- 2017 – 59,638 miles
- 2016 – 55,790 miles
- 2015 – 53,533 miles
- 2014 – 52,224 miles
- 2013 – 50,756 miles
- 2012 – 49,234 miles
- 2011 – 47,641 miles
- 2010 – 45,906 miles
- 2009 – 44,456 miles
- 2008 – 42,962 miles
- 2007 – 41,596 miles
- 2006 – 39,926 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower wishbone, inner bushes deterioratingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracking slightly on sidewallsRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner D bushes spiltting
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bushes
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
30 tests since 15 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass83,890 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 83,890 miles
- Test number
- 267412103501
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower wishbone, inner bushes deteriorating
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracking slightly on sidewalls
Fail83,890 miles (+4,639)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,890 miles
- Test number
- 214219757688
- MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower wishbone, inner bushes deteriorating
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracking slightly on sidewalls
Pass79,251 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 79,251 miles
- Test number
- 783056709711
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
Fail79,251 miles (+3,398)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,251 miles
- Test number
- 340685876755
- MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
Pass75,853 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 75,853 miles
- Test number
- 235901757450
- AdvisoryInner wishbone bushes worn but not allowing excessive movement - both sides
Fail75,853 miles (+5,382)3 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,853 miles
- Test number
- 454645442316
- Repaired at testExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
- AdvisoryInner wishbone bushes worn but not allowing excessive movement - both sides
Pass70,471 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 70,471 miles
- Test number
- 216174637612
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Dbush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear axle bushes worn slightly
Fail70,471 miles (+1,960)2 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,471 miles
- Test number
- 768068076251
- MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Dbush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear axle bushes worn slightly
Pass68,511 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 68,511 miles
- Test number
- 708568206950
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner D bushes spiltting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront brakes in poor condition generally - Discs corroded & worn
- AdvisoryInner wishbone bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement - both sides, front
Fail68,511 miles (+1,718)12 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,511 miles
- Test number
- 568949936308
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorEmissions not tested major exhaust blow at rear (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorFront Exhaust system insecure catalyst mounts broken (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring (1.6 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect frosted lenses (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring (1.6 (e))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect frosted lense (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases section (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorRear Exhaust system insecure mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner D bushes spiltting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front wishbone bushes deteriorated
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass66,793 miles (+572)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 66,793 miles
- Test number
- 680710766898
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened both sides outer deteriorated and inner D bushes splitting (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryBoth front abs relucter rings corroding
Fail66,221 miles (+5,897)3 dangerous10 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,221 miles
- Test number
- 236191318631
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorBrake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment park brake lever loose to floor (1.1.15 (f))
- MajorCentral Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended all twisted and jammed (7.1.2 (c))
- MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both asides headlamps frosted (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorFront Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced both very dim (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Road wheel badly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened both outer deteriorated and d bushes splitting (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass60,324 miles (+686)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 60,324 miles
- Test number
- 866709205496
- AdvisoryBoth front headlamps misted up slightly
Pass59,638 miles (+6)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 59,638 miles
- Test number
- 983714029966
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail59,632 miles (+3,842)4 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,632 miles
- Test number
- 198439175982
- FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass55,790 miles (+2,257)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 55,790 miles
- Test number
- 862932571085
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryBattery secured by cable ties
- AdvisoryBoth rear coil springs corroded
Pass53,533 miles (+1,309)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 53,533 miles
- Test number
- 475182745061
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,224 miles (+1,468)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 52,224 miles
- Test number
- 495957354092
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,756 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 50,756 miles
- Test number
- 149529053462
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail50,756 miles (+1,522)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,756 miles
- Test number
- 575569553022
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Pass49,234 miles (+1,593)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 49,234 miles
- Test number
- 759461562047
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,641 miles (+6)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 47,641 miles
- Test number
- 595259541045
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail47,635 miles (+1,729)1 failure1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,635 miles
- Test number
- 195998641044
- FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Pass45,906 miles (+1,450)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 45,906 miles
- Test number
- 150775950487
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,456 miles (+1,494)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 44,456 miles
- Test number
- 863812469029
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail42,962 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,962 miles
- Test number
- 893082348061
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass42,962 miles (+1,366)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 42,962 miles
- Test number
- 911012148083
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,596 miles (+28)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 41,596 miles
- Test number
- 140286947461
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail41,568 miles (+1,642)1 failure4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,568 miles
- Test number
- 414209837084
- FailureNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass39,926 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 39,926 miles
- Test number
- 510666846079
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- NoteO/s sill as slight damage
Questions about T159 RET
- Does T159 RET currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T159 RET expired on 20 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T159 RET?
- The MOT on T159 RET expired on 20 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T159 RET done?
- T159 RET was recorded at 83,890 miles at its MOT on 21 Jan 2025, an average of 2,322 miles a year.
- Has T159 RET ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T159 RET has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jan 2025.
- Has the mileage on T159 RET 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 T159 RET find?
- T159 RET passed its latest MOT on 21 Jan 2025 with 2 advisories: offside front lower wishbone, inner bushes deteriorating; both rear tyres cracking slightly on sidewalls.
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