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BD09 KKU

2009 London Taxis Int TX4

Multi-colour Diesel 2486cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,738 mi
Last recorded115,738 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2019
Typical for 2009 London Taxis Int TX4185,331 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD09 KKU
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX4
Year2009
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,486cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2019 115,738 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 115,738 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 113,297 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2019 113,297 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached Bolt loose (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 172,662 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 168,331 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 168,331 miles

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 158,753 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 149,854 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2016 149,854 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 139,477 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 131,772 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 116,991 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 116,991 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 85,308 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 68,643 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 51,762 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 51,762 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 43,375 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 23 Jun 2010 43,375 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 47 miles

How Reliable is the London Taxis Int TX4?

Based on 310,078 MOT tests across 13,930 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
20,630
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
13,930
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,353
Registration plate lamp not working 5,324
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,809
suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush 4,225
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 3,771
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BD09 KKU is a 2009 London Taxis Int TX4 in Multi-colour with a 2,486cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2009 London Taxis Int TX4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 185,331 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 London Taxis Int TX4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 5,353 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BD09 KKU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The London Taxis Int TX4 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 17 years old, this London Taxis Int TX4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BD09 KKU is a 2009 London Taxis Int TX4, first registered on 4 July 2009.

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