
Talbot Express
White · Diesel · 1993 · 2,500 cc
K55 MMWMOT history
K55 MMW is a white diesel Talbot Express first used on 21 Dec 1993. Its MOT expired on 11 Dec 2023 and it has passed 15 of 26 MOT tests, with 96,005 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Nov 2022.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 11 Dec 2023
- Mileage
- 96,005 mi
- At MOT on 12 Nov 2022
- MOT tests
- 26
- 15 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 1,985 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- K55 MMW
- 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
- 21 Dec 1993
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 11 Dec 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Nov 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
K55 MMW was last recorded at 96,005 miles on 12 Nov 2022, 3,097 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Nov 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 92,908 miles · 18 Nov 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 3,097 miles
- Average per year
- 1,985 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 96,005 miles
- 2021 – 92,908 miles
- 2020 – 90,188 miles
- 2019 – 82,716 miles
- 2018 – 79,402 miles
- 2017 – 78,080 miles
- 2016 – 77,818 miles
- 2014 – 75,872 miles
- 2013 – 72,739 miles
- 2012 – 68,666 miles
- 2011 – 66,583 miles
- 2010 – 64,807 miles
- 2008 – 64,780 miles
- 2007 – 64,776 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear spring anchor mountings slight corrosion. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened Front suspension components deteriorating and slight corrosion. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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.
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2011
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt
Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All brake ferrules.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Exhaust mounting defective
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension components and bushes corroded and deteriorating.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
26 tests since 16 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass96,005 miles (+3,097)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 96,005 miles
- Test number
- 484671520885
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear spring anchor mountings slight corrosion. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened Front suspension components deteriorating and slight corrosion. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass92,908 miles (+193)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 92,908 miles
- Test number
- 303511140912
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All brake ferrules. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension components and bushes corroded and deteriorating. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Fail92,715 miles (+2,527)1 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,715 miles
- Test number
- 104461139858
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All brake ferrules. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension components and bushes corroded and deteriorating. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass90,188 miles (+2)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 90,188 miles
- Test number
- 223969204089
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail90,186 miles (+7,470)10 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,186 miles
- Test number
- 787010743988
- MajorDipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (4.1.3 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced on dip (4.1.4 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced on dip (4.1.4 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing close to tie bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wng and front cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorRear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass82,716 miles (+10)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 82,716 miles
- Test number
- 978735730159
- MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Fail82,706 miles (+3,304)1 dangerous7 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,706 miles
- Test number
- 166999056050
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorMain beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Pass79,402 miles (+1,322)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 79,402 miles
- Test number
- 319281937047
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Pass78,080 miles (+3)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 78,080 miles
- Test number
- 653641553332
- AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake binding slightly
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Fail78,077 miles (+259)5 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,077 miles
- Test number
- 349208606802
- FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
- FailureFront Brake pipe excessively corroded Compensator valve to flexy (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureFront Braking system leaking Brake pipe to compensator valve (3.6.A.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake binding slightly
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Pass77,818 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 77,818 miles
- Test number
- 338774127585
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (2.4.A.3)
Fail77,818 miles (+1,946)4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,818 miles
- Test number
- 419394505543
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (2.4.A.3)
Pass75,872 miles (+3,133)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 75,872 miles
- Test number
- 407589324376
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,739 miles (+1)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 72,739 miles
- Test number
- 477063443411
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail72,738 miles (+1,951)1 failure6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,738 miles
- Test number
- 878580343327
- FailureNearside Upper Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass70,787 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2014
- Odometer
- 70,787 miles
- Test number
- 127703323196
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail70,787 miles (+2,121)9 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,787 miles
- Test number
- 437902523197
- FailureAll position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureNearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Pass68,666 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2013
- Odometer
- 68,666 miles
- Test number
- 116014712175
- NoteNEARSIDE FRONT STEP CORRODED OUTWITH PRESCRIBED AREA
Fail68,666 miles (+2,083)2 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,666 miles
- Test number
- 925944912195
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- NoteNEARSIDE FRONT STEP CORRODED OUTWITH PRESCRIBED AREA
Pass66,583 miles2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2012
- Odometer
- 66,583 miles
- Test number
- 279623031458
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteFront brake discs in poor condition
- NoteFront service brake your vehicle has only just met the required service brake efficienycy
- NoteRear brake pipes poorly secured to axle with zip ties
Fail66,583 miles (+1,776)1 dangerous3 failures2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,583 miles
- Test number
- 937526121149
- DangerousFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryFront Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteFront brake discs in poor condition
- NoteRear brake pipe slightly corroded
- NoteRear brake pipes poorly secured to axle with zip ties
Pass64,807 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2011
- Odometer
- 64,807 miles
- Test number
- 531484630138
- AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail64,807 miles (+27)16 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,807 miles
- Test number
- 994518320162
- FailureBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
- FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
- FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- FailureFront passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)
- FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass64,780 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2009
- Odometer
- 64,780 miles
- Test number
- 160467128164
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,776 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 64,776 miles
- Test number
- 580801077062
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail64,774 miles6 failures3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,774 miles
- Test number
- 111737547084
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)
- FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- FailureRear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- NoteBattery insecure
- NoteOil leak
- NoteAdvise front brake pad wear
Questions about K55 MMW
- Does K55 MMW currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on K55 MMW expired on 11 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on K55 MMW?
- The MOT on K55 MMW expired on 11 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has K55 MMW done?
- K55 MMW was recorded at 96,005 miles at its MOT on 12 Nov 2022, an average of 1,985 miles a year.
- Has K55 MMW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. K55 MMW has failed 11 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Nov 2021.
- Has the mileage on K55 MMW 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 K55 MMW find?
- K55 MMW passed its latest MOT on 12 Nov 2022 with 7 advisories: central rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing, and 4 more.
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