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Renault Clio

Beige · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc

Y281 KKUMOT history

Y281 KKU is a beige petrol Renault Clio first used on 17 Jul 2001. Its MOT expired on 27 Oct 2025 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 115,004 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Oct 2024.

Y281 KKU beige Renault Clio – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Renault Clio, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 27 Oct 2025
Mileage
115,004 mi
At MOT on 28 Oct 2024
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,677 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y281 KKU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Renault
Model
Clio
Colour
Beige
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
17 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
28 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y281 KKU was last recorded at 115,004 miles on 28 Oct 2024, 124 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,880 miles · 21 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
124 miles
Average per year
5,677 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 115,004 miles
  • 2023 – 110,332 miles
  • 2022 – 103,993 miles
  • 2021 – 97,911 miles
  • 2020 – 93,337 miles
  • 2019 – 86,152 miles
  • 2018 – 78,802 miles
  • 2017 – 71,378 miles
  • 2016 – 65,943 miles
  • 2015 – 63,378 miles
  • 2014 – 62,663 miles
  • 2013 – 61,988 miles
  • 2012 – 57,906 miles
  • 2011 – 52,361 miles
  • 2010 – 37,289 miles
  • 2009 – 24,255 miles
  • 2008 – 12,790 miles
  • 2007 – 11,828 miles
  • 2006 – 10,703 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,004 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Rear Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2018

  • Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 15 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,004 miles (+124)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    115,004 miles
    Test number
    660330865980
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Fail114,880 miles (+4,548)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,880 miles
    Test number
    196931850451
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass110,332 miles (+263)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    110,332 miles
    Test number
    776490340338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail110,069 miles (+6,076)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,069 miles
    Test number
    280188903625
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake reading low
  5. Pass103,993 miles (+6,082)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    103,993 miles
    Test number
    331500274669
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre screw
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  6. Pass97,911 miles (+149)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    97,911 miles
    Test number
    105858632969
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  7. Fail97,762 miles (+4,425)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,762 miles
    Test number
    386001284736
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorTailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))
    • MinorHazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  8. Pass93,337 miles (+7,185)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    93,337 miles
    Test number
    801056727758
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  9. Pass86,152 miles (+7,350)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    86,152 miles
    Test number
    847038989837

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass78,802 miles (+7,424)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    78,802 miles
    Test number
    530346274019
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs (3.5.1i)
  11. Pass71,378 miles (+52)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    71,378 miles
    Test number
    640523311683
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front door and mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  12. Fail71,326 miles (+5,383)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,326 miles
    Test number
    956495800266
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar linkage insecure both snapped (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureParking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front door and mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  13. Pass65,943 miles (+2,565)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    65,943 miles
    Test number
    635056222692
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryCentre brake light removed
    • AdvisoryFront antiroll bar links corroded
  14. Pass63,378 miles (+715)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    63,378 miles
    Test number
    985584855085
    • NoteBoth front antiroll links very rusty
  15. Pass62,663 miles (+675)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    62,663 miles
    Test number
    859475054029
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteBoth front tyres cracked/perished
  16. Pass61,988 miles (+4,082)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    61,988 miles
    Test number
    149288253093
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
  17. Pass57,906 miles (+5,545)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    57,906 miles
    Test number
    907200062075
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  18. Pass52,361 miles (+15,072)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    52,361 miles
    Test number
    256389151002
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • NoteCentre exhaust mounting deteriorated but sill supporting system
    • NoteNear side rear wheel bearing slightly noisey but not rough when rotated
  19. Pass37,289 miles (+13,034)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    37,289 miles
    Test number
    992721640015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass24,255 miles (+11,465)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    24,255 miles
    Test number
    300172049002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass12,790 miles (+962)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    12,790 miles
    Test number
    412888268085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass11,828 miles (+1,125)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    11,828 miles
    Test number
    530489567131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass10,703 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    10,703 miles
    Test number
    991736166161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y281 KKU

Does Y281 KKU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y281 KKU expired on 27 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y281 KKU?
The MOT on Y281 KKU expired on 27 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y281 KKU done?
Y281 KKU was recorded at 115,004 miles at its MOT on 28 Oct 2024, an average of 5,677 miles a year.
Has Y281 KKU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y281 KKU has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on Y281 KKU 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 Y281 KKU find?
Y281 KKU passed its latest MOT on 28 Oct 2024 with 1 advisory: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing.

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