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Talbot Express

White · Diesel · 1992 · 2,500 cc

K112 TEAMOT history

K112 TEA is a white diesel Talbot Express first used on 1 Aug 1992. Its MOT expired on 1 Oct 2025 and it has passed 15 of 26 MOT tests, with 108,961 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 1 Oct 2025
Mileage
108,961 mi
At MOT on 2 Oct 2024
MOT tests
26
15 passed · 11 failed
Per year
3,189 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K112 TEA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Talbot
Model
Express
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1992
First used
1 Aug 1992
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
2 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

K112 TEA was last recorded at 108,961 miles on 2 Oct 2024, 18 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,943 miles · 2 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
18 miles
Average per year
3,189 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 108,961 miles
  • 2021 – 108,877 miles
  • 2019 – 100,351 miles
  • 2018 – 94,517 miles
  • 2017 – 90,196 miles
  • 2016 – 88,161 miles
  • 2015 – 84,671 miles
  • 2014 – 81,120 miles
  • 2013 – 77,670 miles
  • 2012 – 70,867 miles
  • 2011 – 64,854 miles
  • 2010 – 61,482 miles
  • 2009 – 57,595 miles
  • 2008 – 56,071 miles
  • 2007 – 52,830 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,961 miles
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL FRONTS (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONTS (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded BOTH FRONTS (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective REAR RUBBER MISSING (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Gearbox mounting defective
  • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONTS (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2010–2018

  • Nearside Headlamp insecure

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Headlamp insecure

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

26 tests since 26 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,961 miles (+18)2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    108,961 miles
    Test number
    312933024775
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL FRONTS (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONTS (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded BOTH FRONTS (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective REAR RUBBER MISSING (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Gearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONTS (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail108,943 miles (+66)1 dangerous10 major2 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,943 miles
    Test number
    347529756282
    • DangerousBrake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All fronts (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Rear exhaust rubber missing (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Gearbox mounting defective

  3. Pass108,877 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    108,877 miles
    Test number
    214498940566
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail108,877 miles (+8,526)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,877 miles
    Test number
    567274095801
    • MajorCentral Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass100,351 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    100,351 miles
    Test number
    224827144518

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail100,339 miles (+5,822)7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,339 miles
    Test number
    921510910888
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at leafspring shackle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass94,517 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    94,517 miles
    Test number
    211242867632

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail94,510 miles (+4,314)1 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,510 miles
    Test number
    708922505400
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

  9. Pass90,196 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    90,196 miles
    Test number
    444754631613

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail90,192 miles (+2,031)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,192 miles
    Test number
    747242229465
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at rear mounting (2.4.A.3)

  11. Pass88,161 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    88,161 miles
    Test number
    490562995180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail88,161 miles (+3,490)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,161 miles
    Test number
    691622374194
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
    • AdvisoryRear fog-light illuminates when REVERSE gear is selected

  13. Pass84,671 miles (+2)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    84,671 miles
    Test number
    215973425011
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteNearside & offside rear top marker lights are not working

  14. Fail84,669 miles (+3,549)2 dangerous4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,669 miles
    Test number
    867733615028
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteNearside & offside rear top marker lights are not working

  15. Pass81,120 miles (+3,450)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    81,120 miles
    Test number
    185664324425
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass77,670 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    77,670 miles
    Test number
    776106933075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail77,670 miles (+6,803)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,670 miles
    Test number
    155916923412
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass70,867 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    70,867 miles
    Test number
    139228912454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail70,867 miles (+6,013)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,867 miles
    Test number
    306349502006
    • FailureNearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  20. Pass64,854 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    64,854 miles
    Test number
    176053031060
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteWasher jets require adjustment

  21. Fail64,854 miles (+3,372)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,854 miles
    Test number
    507033931052
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteWasher jets require adjustment

  22. Pass61,482 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    61,482 miles
    Test number
    504974130061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail61,482 miles (+3,887)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,482 miles
    Test number
    441164030096
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  24. Pass57,595 miles (+1,524)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    57,595 miles
    Test number
    614573979072
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  25. Pass56,071 miles (+3,241)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    56,071 miles
    Test number
    612814358020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass52,830 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    52,830 miles
    Test number
    193297357037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K112 TEA

Does K112 TEA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K112 TEA expired on 1 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K112 TEA?
The MOT on K112 TEA expired on 1 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K112 TEA done?
K112 TEA was recorded at 108,961 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2024, an average of 3,189 miles a year.
Has K112 TEA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K112 TEA has failed 11 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on K112 TEA 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 K112 TEA find?
K112 TEA passed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2024 with 2 minor defects and 10 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all fronts, and 9 more.

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