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KR05 XHT

2005 Tata Safari

Blue Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

102,043 mi
Last recorded102,043 miles
Recorded on1 May 2014
Typical for 2005 Tata Safari45,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR05 XHT
MakeTata
ModelSafari
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 May 2014 102,043 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 92,566 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 90,064 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 90,064 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 77,422 miles

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

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 23 Jun 2010 61,219 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 60,774 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 46,614 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 46,614 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 1 Jul 2008 36,583 miles

offside inner track rod end boot split

Fail 30 Jun 2008 36,583 miles

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

Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

offside inner track rod end boot split

How Reliable is the Tata Safari?

Based on 7,199 MOT tests across 891 vehicles.

60.9%
Pass Rate
5,427
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
891
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 769
Steering pivot point has excessive play 604
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 488
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 396
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 342
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KR05 XHT is a 2005 Tata Safari in Blue with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 2005 Tata Safari models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 45,640 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 Safari fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 769 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KR05 XHT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Tata Safari typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 21 years old, this Tata Safari is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KR05 XHT registered?

KR05 XHT is a 2005 Tata Safari, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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