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KE05 GZV

2005 Tata Tl

Green Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

63,885 mi
Last recorded63,885 miles
Recorded on18 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Tata Tl41,716 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE05 GZV
MakeTata
ModelTl
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc
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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 May 2021 63,885 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front to rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings idler bushes (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Body corroding in several places.

Offside Front Inner sill riser corroding.

Parking brake may need servicing.

Play in front and rear bushes.

o/s outer sill corroding

Pass 18 May 2020 62,311 miles

Brake pedal has slight travel, may need servicing?

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Apr 2020 62,304 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases several places along the system. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting cross member corroded to excess. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed to the extent that steering is affected idler bushes excessive play. (2.1.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security cross member corroding. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Rears (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 60,215 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front steering idler has play.

Nearside Rear Parking brake may need slight adjustment.

Nearside outer sill

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 59,202 miles

Both front inner bumper support brackets corroded. need replacing.

Both outer sills corroding.

Brake pipes corroding.

Fail 26 Mar 2018 59,202 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Both front inner bumper support brackets corroded. need replacing.

Both outer sills corroding.

Brake pipes corroding.

Pass 28 Mar 2017 57,276 miles

Both rear outer sills corroding.

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp cracked.

Nearside and offside front bumper support brackets corroding.

Pass 6 Apr 2016 55,765 miles

Nearside Front idler bushes worn.

Nearside Headlamp cracked but ok.

Nearside and os outer sill corroding

Offside Front cross member corroded.

Pass 14 Apr 2015 53,212 miles

NS headlamp damaged

NS steering pivot worn

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 50,340 miles

NS headlamp damaged

NSF and NSR tyres on limit

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 26 Mar 2014 50,339 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

NS headlamp damaged

NSF and NSR tyres on limit

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 47,893 miles

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

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

n/s headlamp cracked.

o/s/f body mount corroding.

Pass 2 Apr 2012 44,136 miles

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

n/s/f headlamp lense cracked, but pattern ok.

Fail 29 Mar 2012 44,130 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

n/s/f headlamp lense cracked, but pattern ok.

Pass 15 Mar 2011 40,945 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 33,289 miles

advise: Both front inner track rod ends have split boots.

advise: play in both front dteering joints.

Fail 15 Mar 2010 33,289 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

advise: Both front inner track rod ends have split boots.

advise: play in both front dteering joints.

Pass 17 Mar 2009 25,784 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 20,025 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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KE05 GZV is a 2005 Tata Tl in Green with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2005 Tata Tl models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 41,716 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 KE05 GZV, 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 21 years old, this Tata Tl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KE05 GZV is a 2005 Tata Tl, first registered on 14 April 2005.

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