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Talbot Express

White · Diesel · 1993 · 2,500 cc

K21 XEAMOT history

K21 XEA is a white diesel Talbot Express first used on 4 Jun 1993. Its MOT is valid until 27 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 103,306 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Aug 2027
Mileage
103,306 mi
At MOT on 28 Aug 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,944 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K21 XEA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Talbot
Model
Express
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
4 Jun 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K21 XEA was last recorded at 103,306 miles on 28 Aug 2026, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,296 miles · 19 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
1,944 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 103,306 miles
  • 2025 – 103,105 miles
  • 2022 – 101,938 miles
  • 2021 – 100,518 miles
  • 2020 – 100,432 miles
  • 2019 – 100,027 miles
  • 2018 – 96,915 miles
  • 2017 – 94,410 miles
  • 2016 – 92,197 miles
  • 2015 – 89,167 miles
  • 2014 – 87,974 miles
  • 2013 – 86,529 miles
  • 2012 – 84,180 miles
  • 2011 – 83,930 miles
  • 2009 – 79,609 miles
  • 2008 – 72,501 miles
  • 2007 – 65,945 miles
  • 2006 – 64,178 miles
  • 2005 – 62,846 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,306 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear both sides corroded AND BUSHES WORNRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

27 tests since 3 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,306 miles (+10)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    103,306 miles
    Test number
    431900386679
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear both sides corroded AND BUSHES WORN

  2. Fail103,296 miles (+191)1 dangerous6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,296 miles
    Test number
    445746184467
    • DangerousDriver's seat moving inadvertently bolts loose (6.2.5 (b) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear both sides corroded AND BUSHES WORN

  3. Pass103,105 miles (+12)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    103,105 miles
    Test number
    751693622030
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryGeneral Corrosion To Underside Chassis Including Outriggers and Suspension Components
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Fail103,093 miles (+1,155)12 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,093 miles
    Test number
    956911132948
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Position Lights Flash (4.4.3 (b))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Lights Flash When Indicators Engaged (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryGeneral Surface Corrosion To Chassis and Outriggers
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass101,938 miles (+23)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    101,938 miles
    Test number
    535907873896
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail101,915 miles (+1,397)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,915 miles
    Test number
    551021807539
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass100,518 miles (+86)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    100,518 miles
    Test number
    260849480241
    • MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass100,432 miles (+405)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    100,432 miles
    Test number
    856425868688

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass100,027 miles (+2,190)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    100,027 miles
    Test number
    420029536090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass97,837 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    97,837 miles
    Test number
    285250634315
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  11. Fail97,837 miles (+922)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,837 miles
    Test number
    210260128266
    • MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  12. Pass96,915 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    96,915 miles
    Test number
    348935777520

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail96,915 miles (+2,505)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,915 miles
    Test number
    123978604684
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  14. Pass94,410 miles (+2,213)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    94,410 miles
    Test number
    354076364318
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

  15. Pass92,197 miles (+3,030)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    92,197 miles
    Test number
    885309600302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass89,167 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    89,167 miles
    Test number
    279289865071
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Fail89,167 miles (+1,193)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,167 miles
    Test number
    709279965079
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • FailureRear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureTowbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass87,974 miles (+1,445)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    87,974 miles
    Test number
    459156674049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass86,529 miles (+2,349)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    86,529 miles
    Test number
    545812483024
    • NoteN/s cv boot perished

  20. Pass84,180 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    84,180 miles
    Test number
    168140882499
    • NoteBrake pipes slightly corroded
    • NoteMotorhome been standing
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlight play front wheel bearings

  21. Fail84,180 miles (+250)2 repaired4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,180 miles
    Test number
    279310482044
    • Repaired at testExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
    • NoteBrake pipes slightly corroded
    • NoteMotorhome been standing
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlight play front wheel bearings

  22. Pass83,930 miles (+4,321)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    83,930 miles
    Test number
    186760981471
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBrake bind ns rear
    • NoteOS front flexi unclipped

  23. Pass79,609 miles (+7,108)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    79,609 miles
    Test number
    133977539265
    • NoteBrake pipes lightly corroded
    • NoteExhaust deteriated
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlight play n/s steering

  24. Pass72,501 miles (+6,556)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    72,501 miles
    Test number
    373362538257
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass65,945 miles (+1,767)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    65,945 miles
    Test number
    860476137235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass64,178 miles (+1,332)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    64,178 miles
    Test number
    550630406306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass62,846 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    62,846 miles
    Test number
    220857205382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K21 XEA

Does K21 XEA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K21 XEA is valid until 27 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on K21 XEA?
The MOT on K21 XEA is valid until 27 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K21 XEA done?
K21 XEA was recorded at 103,306 miles at its MOT on 28 Aug 2026, an average of 1,944 miles a year.
Has K21 XEA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K21 XEA has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on K21 XEA 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 K21 XEA find?
K21 XEA passed its latest MOT on 28 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both; rear both sides corroded and bushes worn.

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