
Talbot Express
White · Petrol · 1992 · 1,971 cc
K97 KCAMOT history
K97 KCA is a white petrol Talbot Express first used on 1 Aug 1992. Its MOT expired on 19 Jul 2024 and it has passed 19 of 32 MOT tests, with 137,750 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jun 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 19 Jul 2024
- Mileage
- 137,750 mi
- At MOT on 5 Jun 2024
- MOT tests
- 32
- 19 passed · 13 failed
- Per year
- 3,287 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- K97 KCA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Talbot
- Model
- Express
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,971 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1992
- First used
- 1 Aug 1992
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 19 Jul 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Jun 2024 (Fail)
Mileage history
K97 KCA was last recorded at 137,750 miles on 5 Jun 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jun 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 137,750 miles · 23 Jun 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 3,287 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 137,750 miles
- 2023 – 137,750 miles
- 2022 – 137,750 miles
- 2021 – 136,578 miles
- 2020 – 135,533 miles
- 2019 – 134,617 miles
- 2018 – 132,343 miles
- 2017 – 130,179 miles
- 2016 – 127,814 miles
- 2015 – 124,192 miles
- 2014 – 121,070 miles
- 2013 – 119,171 miles
- 2012 – 114,238 miles
- 2011 – 113,330 miles
- 2010 – 110,742 miles
- 2009 – 99,886 miles
- 2008 – 79,911 miles
- 2007 – 79,181 miles
- 2006 – 77,058 miles
- 2005 – 76,011 miles
What the latest MOT found
- DangerousCentral Front Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board blowing on manifold (6.1.2 (b) (ii))
- MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side 70 % imbalance (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
- MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting off side lower sill holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorCentral Rear Brake lever not releasing correctly return spring broken (1.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisorySpare tyre defective cord showing
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 wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2005–2011
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear corner
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
32 tests since 24 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail137,750 miles1 dangerous8 major2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,750 miles
- Test number
- 497342608179
- DangerousCentral Front Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board blowing on manifold (6.1.2 (b) (ii))
- MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side 70 % imbalance (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting off side lower sill holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorCentral Rear Brake lever not releasing correctly return spring broken (1.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisorySpare tyre defective cord showing
Pass137,750 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 137,750 miles
- Test number
- 831591119662
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass137,750 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 137,750 miles
- Test number
- 142830799759
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail137,750 miles (+1,172)4 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,750 miles
- Test number
- 461687081038
- MajorNearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced DOOR STEP (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced WHEEL ARCH (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced WHEEL ARCH (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass136,578 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 136,578 miles
- Test number
- 963107536002
- AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Fail136,577 miles (+1,044)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,577 miles
- Test number
- 465967950881
- MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass135,533 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 135,533 miles
- Test number
- 470335450852
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear corner (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail135,533 miles (+916)4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,533 miles
- Test number
- 189213311601
- MajorEmissions not tested Not tested due to overheating (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (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))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear corner (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass134,617 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 134,617 miles
- Test number
- 509127869878
- AdvisoryFront radiator leaking water
Fail134,616 miles (+2,273)5 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,616 miles
- Test number
- 874393820448
- MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
- MajorCentral Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated to the axle (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Brake hose excessively deteriorated bottom of caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Brake hose excessively deteriorated bottom of caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported fixings broken off (1.1.11 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryFront radiator leaking water
Pass132,343 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 132,343 miles
- Test number
- 274543383124
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail132,343 miles (+2,164)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,343 miles
- Test number
- 136244609557
- FailureNearside 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)
Pass130,179 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 130,179 miles
- Test number
- 685781667116
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail130,179 miles (+2,365)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,179 miles
- Test number
- 403351155915
- FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings door step (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Pass127,814 miles (+3,622)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 127,814 miles
- Test number
- 633269968448
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sil (2.4.A.3)
Pass124,192 miles (+11)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 124,192 miles
- Test number
- 157169565425
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail124,181 miles (+3,111)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,181 miles
- Test number
- 307088165068
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Pass121,070 miles (+1,899)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 121,070 miles
- Test number
- 947249764040
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Pass119,171 miles (+4,933)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 119,171 miles
- Test number
- 147087473407
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass114,238 miles (+908)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 114,238 miles
- Test number
- 919162282028
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass113,330 miles (+7)1 advisory4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 113,330 miles
- Test number
- 235288771458
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted
- NoteOS Front tyre wear uneven
- NoteOil leak
- NoteTow bar wireing damaged
Fail113,323 miles (+2,581)6 failures1 advisory4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,323 miles
- Test number
- 108049661188
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted
- NoteOS Front tyre wear uneven
- NoteOil leak
- NoteTow bar wireing damaged
Pass110,742 miles (+13)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 110,742 miles
- Test number
- 623871980158
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail110,729 miles (+10,843)6 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,729 miles
- Test number
- 934506960121
- FailureBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Pass99,886 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 99,886 miles
- Test number
- 971241379139
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail99,886 miles (+19,975)5 failures1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,886 miles
- Test number
- 640280779124
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted
- NoteVehicle overheating
Pass79,911 miles (+730)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 79,911 miles
- Test number
- 581140018107
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,181 miles (+2,123)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 79,181 miles
- Test number
- 874512447273
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteOil leak
Pass77,058 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 77,058 miles
- Test number
- 991756816297
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail77,057 miles (+1,046)6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,057 miles
- Test number
- 904028806249
- FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FailureNearside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Pass76,011 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2006
- Odometer
- 76,011 miles
- Test number
- 380547435496
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail76,011 miles3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,011 miles
- Test number
- 300946235411
- FailureFront Lower Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
- FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Questions about K97 KCA
- Does K97 KCA currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on K97 KCA expired on 19 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on K97 KCA?
- The MOT on K97 KCA expired on 19 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has K97 KCA done?
- K97 KCA was recorded at 137,750 miles at its MOT on 5 Jun 2024, an average of 3,287 miles a year.
- Has K97 KCA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. K97 KCA has failed 13 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jun 2024.
- Has the mileage on K97 KCA 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 K97 KCA find?
- K97 KCA failed its latest MOT on 5 Jun 2024 with 1 dangerous defect, 8 major defects, 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: central front exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board blowing on manifold; exhaust system insecure; front windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, and 10 more.
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