Renault Clio
Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,149 cc
T197 KEPMOT history
T197 KEP is a blue petrol Renault Clio first used on 24 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 6 Oct 2023 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 68,164 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2022.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 6 Oct 2023
- Mileage
- 68,164 mi
- At MOT on 7 Oct 2022
- MOT tests
- 28
- 17 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 3,068 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T197 KEP
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Renault
- Model
- Clio
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,149 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 24 Mar 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 6 Oct 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Oct 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
T197 KEP was last recorded at 68,164 miles on 7 Oct 2022, 255 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Sept 2022.
Mileage went down between tests
- 26 May 2015: 35,963 miles, lower than 312,487 miles on 18 Jun 2014.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 67,909 miles · 23 Sept 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 255 miles
- Average per year
- 3,068 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 68,164 miles
- 2021 – 60,564 miles
- 2020 – 55,907 miles
- 2019 – 52,238 miles
- 2018 – 48,553 miles
- 2017 – 45,149 miles
- 2016 – 42,832 miles
- 2015 – 35,963 miles
- 2014 – 312,487 miles
- 2013 – 30,581 miles
- 2012 – 28,604 miles
- 2011 – 27,175 miles
- 2010 – 25,095 miles
- 2009 – 23,182 miles
- 2008 – 21,003 miles
- 2007 – 18,748 miles
- 2006 – 17,182 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass68,164 miles
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory7 MOTs, 2018–2021
Rear Exhaust mounting defective
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Slight play in steering rack
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
28 tests since 23 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass68,164 miles (+255)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 68,164 miles
- Test number
- 798711097694
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Fail67,909 miles (+7,345)1 dangerous9 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,909 miles
- Test number
- 362472259622
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Pass60,564 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 60,564 miles
- Test number
- 798184449840
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Fail60,564 miles (+4,657)1 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,564 miles
- Test number
- 448455447780
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system brake pipe leaking (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Pass55,907 miles (+13)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 55,907 miles
- Test number
- 706009242860
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisorySlight play in steering rack
Fail55,894 miles (+3,656)6 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,894 miles
- Test number
- 985555523694
- MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength around fuel cap (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisorySlight play in steering rack
Pass52,238 miles (+2)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 52,238 miles
- Test number
- 281489792688
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail52,236 miles (+3,683)4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,236 miles
- Test number
- 870146473914
- MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass48,553 miles (+3,404)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 48,553 miles
- Test number
- 402685314456
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear arches rusty and offside front sill corroded
Pass45,149 miles (+4)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 45,149 miles
- Test number
- 303708944376
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside shoulder (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fail45,145 miles (+2,313)5 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,145 miles
- Test number
- 197109677564
- FailureBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
- FailureBonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside shoulder (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass42,832 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 42,832 miles
- Test number
- 836254144483
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail42,831 miles (+6,868)4 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,831 miles
- Test number
- 176254688762
- FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureParking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass35,963 miles (-276,524)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 35,963 miles
- Test number
- 958496145111
- AdvisoryCentre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryCentre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteFuel filler cap missing
Fail312,487 miles1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 312,487 miles
- Test number
- 536829964190
- Repaired at testExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- AdvisoryCentre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass312,487 miles (+281,906)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 312,487 miles
- Test number
- 897209464142
- AdvisoryCentre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fail30,581 miles4 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 30,581 miles
- Test number
- 159613653096
- Repaired at testNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Repaired at testOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass30,581 miles (+1,977)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 30,581 miles
- Test number
- 537413453027
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,604 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 28,604 miles
- Test number
- 506422052020
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail28,604 miles (+1,429)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 28,604 miles
- Test number
- 495562152038
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Fail27,175 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 27,175 miles
- Test number
- 305053951058
- Repaired at testNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Pass27,175 miles (+2,080)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 27,175 miles
- Test number
- 335943551088
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,095 miles (+1,913)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 25,095 miles
- Test number
- 221880550001
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,182 miles (+2,179)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 23,182 miles
- Test number
- 851094059010
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,003 miles (+2,255)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 21,003 miles
- Test number
- 880310258014
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Pass18,748 miles (+1,566)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 18,748 miles
- Test number
- 354462557089
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,182 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 17,182 miles
- Test number
- 151756856097
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail17,182 miles1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 17,182 miles
- Test number
- 143684756073
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Questions about T197 KEP
- Does T197 KEP currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T197 KEP expired on 6 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T197 KEP?
- The MOT on T197 KEP expired on 6 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T197 KEP done?
- T197 KEP was recorded at 68,164 miles at its MOT on 7 Oct 2022, an average of 3,068 miles a year.
- Has T197 KEP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T197 KEP has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Sept 2022.
- Has the mileage on T197 KEP ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 26 May 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on T197 KEP find?
- T197 KEP passed its latest MOT on 7 Oct 2022 with 5 advisories: front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides; front direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.
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