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Renault Espace

Blue · Petrol · 1993 · 1,995 cc

K39 XBUMOT history

K39 XBU is a blue petrol Renault Espace first used on 1 Jan 1993. Its MOT is valid until 1 Sept 2027 and it has passed 22 of 36 MOT tests, with 209,104 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Sept 2027
Mileage
209,104 mi
At MOT on 1 Sept 2026
MOT tests
36
22 passed · 14 failed
Per year
4,922 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K39 XBU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Renault
Model
Espace
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
1 Jan 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K39 XBU was last recorded at 209,104 miles on 1 Sept 2026, 2,442 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Sept 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 10 Jan 2007: 102,388 miles, lower than 107,461 miles on 6 Jan 2006.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
206,662 miles · 2 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
2,442 miles
Average per year
4,922 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 209,104 miles
  • 2025 – 206,662 miles
  • 2024 – 204,784 miles
  • 2023 – 203,298 miles
  • 2022 – 200,822 miles
  • 2021 – 199,250 miles
  • 2020 – 198,313 miles
  • 2019 – 196,573 miles
  • 2018 – 194,888 miles
  • 2017 – 192,583 miles
  • 2016 – 190,481 miles
  • 2015 – 185,308 miles
  • 2014 – 178,782 miles
  • 2013 – 172,697 miles
  • 2012 – 166,902 miles
  • 2011 – 160,097 miles
  • 2010 – 151,098 miles
  • 2009 – 142,498 miles
  • 2008 – 131,148 miles
  • 2007 – 120,389 miles
  • 2006 – 107,461 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass209,104 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major4 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Oil leak

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2019

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major3 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

36 tests since 6 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass209,104 miles (+2,442)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    209,104 miles
    Test number
    666828398006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass206,662 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    206,662 miles
    Test number
    506225032234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail206,659 miles (+1,875)7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    206,659 miles
    Test number
    638101527957
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

  4. Pass204,784 miles (+114)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    204,784 miles
    Test number
    438970033209
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  5. Fail204,670 miles (+1,372)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,670 miles
    Test number
    898817903764
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  6. Pass203,298 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    203,298 miles
    Test number
    521954293743
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail203,295 miles (+2,473)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    203,295 miles
    Test number
    651980173547
    • MajorExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass200,822 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    200,822 miles
    Test number
    436404063893

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail200,820 miles (+1,570)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    200,820 miles
    Test number
    885488477759
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  10. Pass199,250 miles (+937)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    199,250 miles
    Test number
    485665122535

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass198,313 miles (+1,740)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    198,313 miles
    Test number
    863632711052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass196,573 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    196,573 miles
    Test number
    829007333128
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySteering rack noisye in operation

  13. Fail196,573 miles (+1,685)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,573 miles
    Test number
    864458689503
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySteering rack noisye in operation

  14. Pass194,888 miles (+12)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    194,888 miles
    Test number
    703990202701
    • AdvisoryFront O/S AND N/S FLEXY BRAKE HOSES ARE SHOWING SIGNS OF DETERIORATION!!
    • AdvisoryFront O/S AND N/S SUSPENSION CONTROL ARM BUSHES ARE WORN!!
    • AdvisoryRear O/S AND N/S BRAKE PIPES ARE RUSTY!!

  15. Fail194,876 miles (+586)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,876 miles
    Test number
    425586710518
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCOOLANT WEEP ON PIPES O/S FRONT
    • AdvisoryFront EXHAUST MOUNT NUT MISSING!!
    • AdvisoryFront O/S AND N/S FLEXY BRAKE HOSES ARE SHOWING SIGNS OF DETERIORATION!!
    • AdvisoryFront O/S AND N/S SUSPENSION CONTROL ARM BUSHES ARE WORN!!
    • AdvisoryNearside Front DRIVE SHAFT INNER JOINT SECURITY SCROLL PIN IS MISSING,TEMP PIECE OF WIRE IN PLACE!!
    • AdvisoryRear O/S AND N/S BRAKE PIPES ARE RUSTY!!

  16. Pass194,290 miles (+1,707)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    194,290 miles
    Test number
    689224215267
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass192,583 miles (+7)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    192,583 miles
    Test number
    271255947077
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement O/S AND N/S DETERIORATED!! (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear O/S AND N/S METAL BRAKE PIPES ARE RUSTY

  18. Fail192,576 miles (+2,095)2 dangerous4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,576 miles
    Test number
    354269521353
    • DangerousNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded 2x pipes to load valve (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement temp cap (7.2.4b)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 70% (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hub (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hub (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  19. Pass190,481 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    190,481 miles
    Test number
    774541057956
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded 2 x rear mainline brake pipes to load vale rusty (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front flexy brake hose perished

  20. Fail190,481 miles (+5,173)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,481 miles
    Test number
    308873334007
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded 2 x rear mainline brake pipes to load vale rusty (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front flexy brake hose perished

  21. Pass185,308 miles (+6,526)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    185,308 miles
    Test number
    315176625077
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  22. Pass178,782 miles (+6,085)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    178,782 miles
    Test number
    828451054016
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Pass172,697 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    172,697 miles
    Test number
    129535923443
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak

  24. Fail172,697 miles (+5,795)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,697 miles
    Test number
    656535523022
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak

  25. Pass166,902 miles (+6,805)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    166,902 miles
    Test number
    287735922038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass160,097 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    160,097 miles
    Test number
    945512931029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail160,097 miles (+8,999)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,097 miles
    Test number
    306831521034
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  28. Pass151,098 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    151,098 miles
    Test number
    103725820426
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  29. Fail151,098 miles (+8,600)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,098 miles
    Test number
    720352420081
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteOffside rear hand brake cable outter split x2 advise prompt replacement

  30. Pass142,498 miles (+2)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    142,498 miles
    Test number
    794993719017
    • Note2x brake pipes from load valve rusty
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOffside front bonnet catch not working further atention advised

  31. Fail142,496 miles (+11,348)7 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,496 miles
    Test number
    613269609042
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Note2x brake pipes from load valve rusty
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOffside front bonnet catch not working further atention advised

  32. Pass131,148 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    131,148 miles
    Test number
    803548218070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Fail131,140 miles (+10,751)4 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,140 miles
    Test number
    682840618038
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailurePower steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteO/s and n/s hand brake cables are starting to show signs of corrosion
    • NoteRear fuel tank strap is broken,front exhaust mount is broken
    • NoteVarious metal brake pipes are starting to show signs of corrosion

  34. Pass120,389 miles (+18,001)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    120,389 miles
    Test number
    723012817025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  35. Fail102,388 miles (-5,073)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,388 miles
    Test number
    310460017000
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureHorn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

  36. Pass107,461 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    107,461 miles
    Test number
    174246806417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K39 XBU

Does K39 XBU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K39 XBU is valid until 1 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on K39 XBU?
The MOT on K39 XBU is valid until 1 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K39 XBU done?
K39 XBU was recorded at 209,104 miles at its MOT on 1 Sept 2026, an average of 4,922 miles a year.
Has K39 XBU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K39 XBU has failed 14 of its 36 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on K39 XBU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 10 Jan 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on K39 XBU find?
K39 XBU passed its latest MOT on 1 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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