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LK55 FMM

2005 Tata Safari

Silver Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

56,255 mi
Last recorded56,255 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2012
Typical for 2005 Tata Safari45,640 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK55 FMM
MakeTata
ModelSafari
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2012 56,255 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 56,228 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jan 2011 46,030 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 30 Dec 2010 46,030 miles

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

Nearside Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 40,364 miles

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

Offside front door check strap broken

Fail 26 Oct 2009 40,364 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside front door check strap broken

Pass 30 Oct 2008 29,893 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 29,893 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 29,893 miles

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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LK55 FMM is a 2005 Tata Safari in Silver with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 LK55 FMM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LK55 FMM registered?

LK55 FMM is a 2005 Tata Safari, first registered on 21 November 2005.

Is LK55 FMM safe to buy?

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