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Talbot Express

White · Diesel · 1993 · 2,500 cc

K74 UDGMOT history

K74 UDG is a white diesel Talbot Express first used on 13 Apr 1993. Its MOT is valid until 22 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 97,253 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 May 2027
Mileage
97,253 mi
At MOT on 13 May 2026
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
1,262 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K74 UDG
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
13 Apr 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 May 2027
Latest MOT test
13 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K74 UDG was last recorded at 97,253 miles on 13 May 2026, 883 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,370 miles · 23 May 2025
Between the last two tests
883 miles
Average per year
1,262 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 97,253 miles
  • 2025 – 96,370 miles
  • 2024 – 95,980 miles
  • 2023 – 95,434 miles
  • 2022 – 92,374 miles
  • 2021 – 89,257 miles
  • 2019 – 84,569 miles
  • 2018 – 84,552 miles
  • 2017 – 83,766 miles
  • 2016 – 83,301 miles
  • 2015 – 81,349 miles
  • 2014 – 79,464 miles
  • 2013 – 78,199 miles
  • 2012 – 77,940 miles
  • 2011 – 77,742 miles
  • 2010 – 77,031 miles
  • 2009 – 76,135 miles
  • 2008 – 74,621 miles
  • 2007 – 73,464 miles
  • 2006 – 72,007 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,253 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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

31 tests since 10 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,253 miles (+883)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2027
    Odometer
    97,253 miles
    Test number
    232952600713

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass96,370 miles (+390)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2026
    Odometer
    96,370 miles
    Test number
    942652864147
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass95,980 miles (+546)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2025
    Odometer
    95,980 miles
    Test number
    198580531851
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass95,434 miles (+3,060)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2024
    Odometer
    95,434 miles
    Test number
    619731569915
    • AdvisoryN/S/F outer sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front steel brake pipes in arch corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear steel brake pipe on rear axle corroded
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing STRONG ADVISE. BOTH FRONT AND N/S/R TYRES DANGEROUSLY PERISHED 185r14c (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCondensation in n/s headlamp
    • AdvisorySpare tyre is not useable 185r14c

  5. Pass92,374 miles (+23)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    92,374 miles
    Test number
    732551585287
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryLower Gearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail92,351 miles (+3,094)4 dangerous4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,351 miles
    Test number
    242497352950
    • DangerousOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired inner wheel arch holed (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired rear wheel arch holed (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass89,257 miles (+4,688)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    89,257 miles
    Test number
    765587425726
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak

  8. Pass84,569 miles (+17)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    84,569 miles
    Test number
    534961162470
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/s and O/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material very slight corrosion prior to flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass84,552 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    84,552 miles
    Test number
    903603906295
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Fail84,544 miles (+19)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,544 miles
    Test number
    510616066269
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Fail84,525 miles (+759)2 dangerous5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,525 miles
    Test number
    307869662434
    • DangerousBrakes need inspection front brakes wont lock out
    • DangerousParking brake imbalance high 46%
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases heavy corrosion (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Inner Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill section marked yellow (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Leaf spring seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Inner Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill section marked yellow (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Leaf spring seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass83,766 miles (+465)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    83,766 miles
    Test number
    282086835583
    • AdvisoryHandbrake warning light on

  13. Pass83,301 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    83,301 miles
    Test number
    587996662888

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail83,291 miles (+1,942)1 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,291 miles
    Test number
    580404564060
    • DangerousBrake hose leaking at rear axle (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under wheel arch at rod mount (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Statutory seat belt missing lock missing in rear of vehicle (5.1.1)

  15. Pass81,349 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    81,349 miles
    Test number
    669892655145
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  16. Fail81,346 miles (+1,882)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,346 miles
    Test number
    605022155167
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  17. Pass79,464 miles (+1,265)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    79,464 miles
    Test number
    646381184166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass78,199 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    78,199 miles
    Test number
    188979573182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail78,190 miles (+250)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,190 miles
    Test number
    899897173113
    • FailureNearside 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)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  20. Fail77,940 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,940 miles
    Test number
    596671472197
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  21. Pass77,940 miles (+198)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    77,940 miles
    Test number
    975511872104
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  22. Pass77,742 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    77,742 miles
    Test number
    165711271177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail77,730 miles (+699)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,730 miles
    Test number
    956386161137
    • FailureAll position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  24. Fail77,031 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,031 miles
    Test number
    122247160155
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  25. Pass77,031 miles (+896)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    77,031 miles
    Test number
    454127560149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass76,135 miles (+1,514)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2010
    Odometer
    76,135 miles
    Test number
    890448849176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass74,621 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2009
    Odometer
    74,621 miles
    Test number
    333811558108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail74,621 miles (+1,157)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,621 miles
    Test number
    293750558158
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  29. Pass73,464 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2008
    Odometer
    73,464 miles
    Test number
    294462557178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail73,464 miles (+1,457)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,464 miles
    Test number
    612812557128
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  31. Pass72,007 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2007
    Odometer
    72,007 miles
    Test number
    870580936172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K74 UDG

Does K74 UDG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K74 UDG is valid until 22 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on K74 UDG?
The MOT on K74 UDG is valid until 22 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K74 UDG done?
K74 UDG was recorded at 97,253 miles at its MOT on 13 May 2026, an average of 1,262 miles a year.
Has K74 UDG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K74 UDG has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on K74 UDG 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 K74 UDG find?
K74 UDG passed its latest MOT on 13 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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