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AK52 CVL

2002 Tata Loadbeta

Red Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

65,677 mi
Last recorded65,677 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2015
Typical for 2002 Tata Loadbeta46,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK52 CVL
MakeTata
ModelLoadbeta
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2015 65,677 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 15 Apr 2015 65,677 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 64,311 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

damage to bodywork but no sharp edges

Fail 26 Mar 2014 64,875 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

damaged to bodywork but no sharp edges

drivers mirror repaired

Pass 30 Apr 2013 60,292 miles

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust rusted

Fail 5 Apr 2013 60,027 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear reflector more than 50% obscured (1.5.1b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust rusted

Pass 27 Apr 2012 58,306 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 58,306 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Offside Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

battery insecure

Pass 28 May 2011 50,706 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 45,894 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 433,040 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

unable to see front brake pads

Fail 6 Oct 2006 43,198 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

unable to see front brake pads

How Reliable is the Tata Loadbeta?

Based on 12,316 MOT tests across 1,763 vehicles.

62.6%
Pass Rate
3,192
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
1,763
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,271
Steering pivot point has excessive play 786
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 666
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 661
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 589
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AK52 CVL is a 2002 Tata Loadbeta in Red with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2002 Tata Loadbeta models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 46,036 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Tata Loadbeta fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,271 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK52 CVL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Tata Loadbeta typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 24 years old, this Tata Loadbeta is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AK52 CVL registered?

AK52 CVL is a 2002 Tata Loadbeta, first registered on 4 October 2002.

Is AK52 CVL safe to buy?

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