
Talbot Express
White · Diesel · 1992 · 2,500 cc
K114 TEAMOT history
K114 TEA is a white diesel Talbot Express first used on 1 Sept 1992. Its MOT is valid until 5 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 138,902 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 5 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 138,902 mi
- At MOT on 15 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 19 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 1,985 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- K114 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 Sept 1992
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 5 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
K114 TEA was last recorded at 138,902 miles on 15 Jan 2026, 2,756 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 136,146 miles · 6 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,756 miles
- Average per year
- 1,985 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 138,902 miles
- 2025 – 136,146 miles
- 2024 – 132,688 miles
- 2023 – 128,962 miles
- 2022 – 127,148 miles
- 2020 – 126,533 miles
- 2019 – 125,184 miles
- 2018 – 123,092 miles
- 2017 – 121,246 miles
- 2016 – 119,667 miles
- 2015 – 118,083 miles
- 2014 – 114,601 miles
- 2013 – 112,268 miles
- 2012 – 108,455 miles
- 2011 – 105,889 miles
- 2009 – 105,595 miles
- 2008 – 102,963 miles
- 2005 – 99,079 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front inner arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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 Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Advisory7 MOTs, 2009–2014
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory6 MOTs, 2012–2014
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory6 MOTs, 2012–2014
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2009–2014
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded
Failure4 MOTs, 2008–2014
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded
Failure4 MOTs, 2008–2014
Full MOT history
28 tests since 23 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass138,902 miles (+2,756)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 138,902 miles
- Test number
- 267681119928
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front inner arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass136,146 miles (+8)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 136,146 miles
- Test number
- 211429533811
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Gearbox mounting defective
- AdvisoryOffside Front Movement in seat
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail136,138 miles (+3,450)2 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,138 miles
- Test number
- 616055690486
- MajorOffside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Gearbox mounting defective
- AdvisoryOffside Front Movement in seat
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass132,688 miles (+11)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 132,688 miles
- Test number
- 138507067209
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel pips are corroded
- AdvisoryHandbrake needs adjusting
- AdvisoryMovement in drivers seat
Fail132,677 miles (+3,715)1 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,677 miles
- Test number
- 505989727442
- MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel pips are corroded
- AdvisoryHandbrake needs adjusting
- AdvisoryMovement in drivers seat
Pass128,962 miles (+1,814)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 128,962 miles
- Test number
- 738097088284
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.1.2 (e) (i))
Pass127,148 miles (+615)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 127,148 miles
- Test number
- 800792064822
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass126,533 miles (+1,349)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 126,533 miles
- Test number
- 954945760359
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front jacking point starting to corrode
Pass125,184 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 125,184 miles
- Test number
- 551581606977
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail125,184 miles (+2,092)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,184 miles
- Test number
- 412002828232
- Repaired at testNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Pass123,092 miles (+1,846)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 123,092 miles
- Test number
- 520816119669
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass121,246 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 121,246 miles
- Test number
- 289121502578
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail121,242 miles (+1,575)6 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,242 miles
- Test number
- 242160220188
- FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded undersill (5.2.6)
- FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
- FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill x2 (5.2.6)
- FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded undersill (5.2.6)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded undersill (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOnly slight reserve travel on handbrake
Pass119,667 miles (+1,584)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 119,667 miles
- Test number
- 483480429703
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryFront and rear brakes binding slightly advise attention
Pass118,083 miles (+26)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 118,083 miles
- Test number
- 749688205265
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail118,057 miles (+3,456)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,057 miles
- Test number
- 416484605291
- FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
- FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureRear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)
Pass114,601 miles7 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 114,601 miles
- Test number
- 326670714248
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- NoteNearside outer sill corroded
Fail114,601 miles (+2,333)12 failures7 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,601 miles
- Test number
- 527460304274
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- NoteNearside outer sill corroded
Pass112,268 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 112,268 miles
- Test number
- 916295703291
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Fail112,268 miles (+3,813)9 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,268 miles
- Test number
- 467060803288
- FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)
- FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass108,455 miles4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 108,455 miles
- Test number
- 859371782105
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- NoteOil leak
Fail108,455 miles (+2,566)10 failures4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,455 miles
- Test number
- 739669472162
- FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)
- FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- NoteNearside rear brake binding slightly
- NoteOil leak
Pass105,889 miles (+294)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 105,889 miles
- Test number
- 406268181103
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass105,595 miles (+2,493)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 105,595 miles
- Test number
- 361532489492
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Pass103,102 miles (+139)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 103,102 miles
- Test number
- 450109749067
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass102,963 miles (+1)13 advisories6 notes
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2009
- Odometer
- 102,963 miles
- Test number
- 261321948457
- AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryFront constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryParking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
- AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- NoteAll brake flexi hose and metal brake pipe ferrules are slightly corroded and deteriorated
- NoteBattery insecure
- NoteBoth rear tyre treads and sidewalls cracked
- NoteFront bumper stiffener corroded
- NoteBoth front seats are slightly loose in fixings
- NoteSlight play in steering rack
Fail102,962 miles (+3,883)3 dangerous16 failures13 advisories7 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,962 miles
- Test number
- 644567038115
- DangerousDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
- FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailurePosition lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
- AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryFront constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryParking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
- AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- NoteAll brake flexi hose and metal brake pipe ferrules are slightly corroded and deteriorated
- NoteBattery insecure
- NoteBoth rear tyre treads and sidewalls cracked
- NoteFront bumper stiffener corroded
- NoteBoth front seats are slightly loose in fixings
- NoteExhaust is secured with temporary repair
- NoteSlight play in steering rack
Pass99,079 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2006
- Odometer
- 99,079 miles
- Test number
- 860177355301
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Questions about K114 TEA
- Does K114 TEA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K114 TEA is valid until 5 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on K114 TEA?
- The MOT on K114 TEA is valid until 5 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has K114 TEA done?
- K114 TEA was recorded at 138,902 miles at its MOT on 15 Jan 2026, an average of 1,985 miles a year.
- Has K114 TEA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. K114 TEA has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Feb 2025.
- Has the mileage on K114 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 K114 TEA find?
- K114 TEA passed its latest MOT on 15 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front inner arches; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.
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