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KU66 VBD

2016 London Taxis Int TX4

Black Diesel 2776cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

287,425 mi
Last recorded287,425 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 2016 London Taxis Int TX4107,642 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU66 VBD
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX4
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,776cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 287,425 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2025 287,424 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 253,973 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2024 253,829 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 216,514 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2022 180,152 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2021 143,586 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2021 143,586 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 119,774 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 89,273 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 75,234 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 72,361 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 62,274 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 62,274 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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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KU66 VBD is a 2016 London Taxis Int TX4 in Black with a 2,776cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2016 London Taxis Int TX4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 107,642 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 KU66 VBD, 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 10 years old, this London Taxis Int TX4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KU66 VBD registered?

KU66 VBD is a 2016 London Taxis Int TX4, first registered on 3 October 2016.

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