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Spot the clocked car

Ten MOT mileage histories. Some of the cars were clocked, and some only look odd. Pick genuine or clocked, then see why.

Made-up examples
No real registrations and no real data.

Round 1 of 10

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Made-up exampleMOT mileage record

Round 1 of 10: 2016 petrol hatchback

018k36k54k73k20192020202120222023202412 April 2019: 38,420 miles20 April 2020: 47,960 miles3 May 2021: 55,210 miles28 April 2022: 64,870 miles9 May 2023: 52,470 miles14 May 2024: 59,930 miles12 May 2025: 67,180 miles
  • MOT test reading
Mileage readings for Made-up example 1, 2016 petrol hatchback
DateMiles
12 Apr 201938,420
20 Apr 202047,960
3 May 202155,210
28 Apr 202264,870
9 May 202352,470
14 May 202459,930
12 May 202567,180

Is this mileage history genuine, or was the car clocked?

What to look for in a real mileage history

Every MOT records the mileage, and the readings should only ever go up. Our free mileage check charts them for any UK registration and flags a fall of more than 100 miles. The guide on how to spot a clocked car covers the wear and paperwork to check as well.

  • Clear

    Every reading is higher than the last

    A normal history, however high or low the miles. Then check the dashboard reads more than the last MOT.

  • Alert

    A reading falls by more than 100 miles

    The classic sign of clocking, or a typing slip at the test centre. Ask for proof either way.

  • Alert

    A drop, then readings rise from the lower figure

    A strong sign the odometer was wound back between tests.

  • Alert

    The dashboard shows less than the last MOT

    The mileage has gone down since the last test. Do not buy without a documented explanation.

  • Check

    Almost no miles between two tests

    The car may have been off the road (SORN). Ask why, and look for the gap in its MOT tests.