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DK55 KWA

2006 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2023
Tests32 (23 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate71.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II240,631 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK55 KWA
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

23 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 May 2022

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported REAR AXEL (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front FOG LAMP INOP

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2022

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER AND OUTER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting CROSS MEMBER (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported REAR AXEL (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front FOG LAMP INOP

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 296,517 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 296,517 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 286,247 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 275,120 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 267,089 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 263,305 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 259,692 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Jul 2019 258,774 miles

Offside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated boot floor (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 254,804 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 254,804 miles

Offside Floor excessively deteriorated boot floor (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 249,078 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 241,078 miles

Offside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 244,429 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 239,667 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 235,147 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 225,239 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 225,223 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 213,097 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 213,097 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 201,243 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 186,608 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 170,331 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 151,345 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 130,978 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 103,799 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 103,797 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2008 85,662 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 85,662 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 44,827 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 9 miles

How Reliable is the London Taxis Int Tx II?

Based on 168,997 MOT tests across 9,998 vehicles.

70.4%
Pass Rate
19,801
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
9,998
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 8,931
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 5,079
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,037
Registration plate lamp not working 4,540
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine 3,420
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DK55 KWA is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.9%.

Across all 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 240,631 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a London Taxis Int Tx II fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 8,931 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DK55 KWA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The London Taxis Int Tx II typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 20 years old, this London Taxis Int Tx II is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DK55 KWA is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 23 January 2006.

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