
Renault Clio
Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,149 cc
Y279 USLMOT history
Y279 USL is a silver petrol Renault Clio first used on 11 Jul 2001. Its MOT expired on 21 Sept 2024 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 52,436 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Sept 2023.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 21 Sept 2024
- Mileage
- 52,436 mi
- At MOT on 21 Sept 2023
- MOT tests
- 27
- 18 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 2,521 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y279 USL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Renault
- Model
- Clio
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,149 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 11 Jul 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 21 Sept 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Sept 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y279 USL was last recorded at 52,436 miles on 21 Sept 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Sept 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 52,436 miles · 18 Sept 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 2,521 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 52,436 miles
- 2022 – 46,834 miles
- 2021 – 43,971 miles
- 2020 – 42,800 miles
- 2019 – 42,087 miles
- 2018 – 39,021 miles
- 2017 – 35,237 miles
- 2016 – 34,328 miles
- 2015 – 33,692 miles
- 2014 – 31,697 miles
- 2013 – 29,794 miles
- 2012 – 27,122 miles
- 2011 – 19,663 miles
- 2010 – 16,971 miles
- 2009 – 14,955 miles
- 2008 – 13,600 miles
- 2007 – 11,306 miles
- 2006 – 9,369 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
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.
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate
Advisory7 MOTs, 2018–2021
Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working
Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2021
Direction indicator slightly discoloured
Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2021
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2016
Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement deteriorated
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Full MOT history
27 tests since 21 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass52,436 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 52,436 miles
- Test number
- 960984728180
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
Fail52,436 miles (+5,602)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,436 miles
- Test number
- 444374944715
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
Pass46,834 miles (+2,863)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 46,834 miles
- Test number
- 467016024679
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,971 miles (+1,171)2 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 43,971 miles
- Test number
- 410195169626
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorRear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryFront tyres wearing slightly on edges
- AdvisoryN/s inner+outer sill corroded+repaired/filled etc
- AdvisoryRear exhaust mount rubber deteriorated
Pass42,800 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 42,800 miles
- Test number
- 272388885711
- AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s sill corroded/had repair/filled etc (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust rubber deteriorated
- AdvisoryRear wiper defective
Fail42,800 miles (+713)7 major1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,800 miles
- Test number
- 890229103705
- MajorCentral Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
- MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill/floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s sill corroded/had repair/filled etc (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust rubber deteriorated
- AdvisoryRear wiper defective
Pass42,087 miles10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 42,087 miles
- Test number
- 168103068252
- AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryFront anti roll bar links deteriorated
- AdvisoryHeadlamps showing deterioration/deteriorated
- AdvisoryN/s inner/outer sill corroded/had repair/filled
- AdvisoryN/s wiper slightly deteriorated
- AdvisoryNumberplate slightly deteriorated
- AdvisoryRear exhaust mount deteriorated
- AdvisoryRear wiper deteriorated+washer not working
Fail42,087 miles (+3,066)4 major10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,087 miles
- Test number
- 982426452532
- MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorSeat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced n/s inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorSeat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced n/s outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryFront anti roll bar links deteriorated
- AdvisoryHeadlamps showing deterioration/deteriorated
- AdvisoryN/s inner/outer sill corroded/had repair/filled
- AdvisoryN/s wiper slightly deteriorated
- AdvisoryNumberplate slightly deteriorated
- AdvisoryRear exhaust mount deteriorated
- AdvisoryRear wiper deteriorated+washer not working
Pass39,021 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 39,021 miles
- Test number
- 234940383033
- AdvisoryCentral brake light not working
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting rubber deteriorated
- AdvisoryFront anti roll bar link deteriorated
- AdvisoryN/s sill corroded/rapaired/filled
- AdvisoryRear wiper deteriorated
Fail39,021 miles (+3,784)1 dangerous2 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,021 miles
- Test number
- 252894206510
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both deteriorated om LIMIT (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral brake light not working
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting rubber deteriorated
- AdvisoryFront anti roll bar link deteriorated
- AdvisoryN/s rear tyre badly perished/split/deteriorted
- AdvisoryN/s sill corroded/rapaired/filled
- AdvisoryRear wiper deteriorated
Pass35,237 miles (+909)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 35,237 miles
- Test number
- 237177977152
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Pass34,328 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 34,328 miles
- Test number
- 688771335457
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryRear exhaust mounting broken
Fail34,328 miles (+636)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 34,328 miles
- Test number
- 626307609874
- FailureNearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryRear exhaust mounting broken
Pass33,692 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 33,692 miles
- Test number
- 550811862644
- AdvisoryBoth front discs corroded on inside edge
Fail33,692 miles (+1,995)5 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 33,692 miles
- Test number
- 715251982055
- FailureCentre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
- FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryBoth front discs corroded on inside edge
Pass31,697 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 31,697 miles
- Test number
- 226912554273
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Fail31,697 miles (+1,903)4 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 31,697 miles
- Test number
- 246841654280
- FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
- FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Pass29,794 miles (+13)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 29,794 miles
- Test number
- 838173753247
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail29,781 miles (+2,659)7 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 29,781 miles
- Test number
- 329922253423
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureCentre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureParking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)
- FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass27,122 miles (+7,459)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 27,122 miles
- Test number
- 447040452208
- NoteSlight side to side movement on handbrake lever
Pass19,663 miles (+2,692)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 19,663 miles
- Test number
- 746187121203
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Pass16,971 miles (+2,016)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 16,971 miles
- Test number
- 280163720205
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Pass14,955 miles (+1,355)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 14,955 miles
- Test number
- 101767219260
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass13,600 miles (+2,294)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 13,600 miles
- Test number
- 562936728284
- NoteSRS airbag warning light staying on
Fail11,306 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 11,306 miles
- Test number
- 332749417220
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass11,306 miles (+1,937)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 11,306 miles
- Test number
- 841699517222
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass9,369 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 9,369 miles
- Test number
- 180833536245
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y279 USL
- Does Y279 USL currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y279 USL expired on 21 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y279 USL?
- The MOT on Y279 USL expired on 21 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y279 USL done?
- Y279 USL was recorded at 52,436 miles at its MOT on 21 Sept 2023, an average of 2,521 miles a year.
- Has Y279 USL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y279 USL has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Sept 2023.
- Has the mileage on Y279 USL 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 Y279 USL find?
- Y279 USL passed its latest MOT on 21 Sept 2023 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; offside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output, and 1 more.
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