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AY53 KZK

2004 Tata Tl

Blue Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,159 mi
Last recorded66,159 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2012
Typical for 2004 Tata Tl40,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 KZK
MakeTata
ModelTl
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2012 66,159 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both side front metal brake pipes show slight corrosion

both side rear metal brake pipes show slight corrosion

footbrake shows travel

low fuel warning lamp illuminated.

main beam switch faulty

nearside front steering idler shows movement

offside front anti-roll bar link buhes show slight deterioration

offside rear tyre shows splits in outer sidewall and tread and cracked/perished

rear fully loaded

slight freeplay detected at steering wheel

speedo needle not fitted

Fail 13 Jul 2012 66,111 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both side front metal brake pipes show slight corrosion

both side rear metal brake pipes show slight corrosion

footbrake shows travel

main beam switch faulty

nearside front steering idler shows movement

offside front anti-roll bar link buhes show slight deterioration

offside rear tyre shows splits in outer sidewall and tread and cracked/perished

rear fully loaded

slight freeplay detected at steering wheel

speedo needle not fitted

Pass 18 May 2011 60,913 miles

Slight cut o/s/r tyre

Slight play n/s steering idler

Fail 5 Nov 2010 60,724 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

handbrake lever has high travel

offside and nearside rear tyres have cuts in tread

rear exhaust pipe missing

Pass 9 Sep 2009 52,696 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 42,138 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 35,927 miles

(1)Both front drop arm gaiters have split. †(2)Rear diff pinion seal leaking. †(3) Middle exhaust silencer starting to corrode.

Pass 6 Mar 2007 32,420 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 32,418 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f and o/s/f track rod boots split open

How Reliable is the Tata Tl?

Based on 3,289 MOT tests across 300 vehicles.

65.2%
Pass Rate
4,037
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
300
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 269
Steering pivot point has excessive play 218
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 210
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 177
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 169
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AY53 KZK is a 2004 Tata Tl in Blue with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2004 Tata Tl models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 40,111 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Tata Tl fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 269 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AY53 KZK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Tata Tl typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 22 years old, this Tata Tl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AY53 KZK registered?

AY53 KZK is a 2004 Tata Tl, first registered on 16 February 2004.

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