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KX04 WUK

2004 Tata Tl

Blue Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

88,617 mi
Last recorded88,617 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Tata Tl40,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX04 WUK
MakeTata
ModelTl
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc
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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2017 88,617 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 88,583 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Aug 2016 85,285 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 82,091 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 81,976 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 80,077 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 79,972 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 72,410 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 68,527 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 19 Jun 2012 68,517 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2011 60,843 miles

both front anti-roll bar link bushes slightly deteriorating

both inner trackrod dust covers split

cenre & rear exhaust pipes corroded

general oil leaks

slight freeplay detected at steering wheel

slight seepage from rear differential

Pass 29 Apr 2010 49,843 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

rust too/s/f brake pipeand general underside

very little reserve handbrake lever travel.....

Pass 1 May 2009 36,082 miles

Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 24,034 miles

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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KX04 WUK is a 2004 Tata Tl in Blue with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2004 Tata Tl models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 40,111 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 KX04 WUK, 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 22 years old, this Tata Tl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KX04 WUK is a 2004 Tata Tl, first registered on 12 May 2004.

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