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WK05 CVR

2005 Tata Safari

Green Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2016
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

60,054 mi
Last recorded60,054 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Tata Safari45,640 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK05 CVR
MakeTata
ModelSafari
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 14 Dec 2016 60,054 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Emissions not tested EXHAUST SYSTEM INCOMPLETE (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings INNER SILL (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings INNER SILL (6.1.B.2)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

Pass 21 May 2015 52,255 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 18 May 2015 52,255 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Parking brake operation grabbing severely (3.7.C.3b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 May 2014 57,221 miles

some corrosion to front to rear brake pipes

some wear to near side steering ideler arm bush

Pass 22 Jul 2013 39,586 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 39,583 miles

Centre Front Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 35,221 miles

O/S/R & N/S/R Brake Pipes Corroded.

Fail 10 Aug 2012 35,221 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

O/S/R & N/S/R Brake Pipes Corroded.

Pass 29 Jul 2011 32,134 miles

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

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

O/S/F Lower Suspension Arm Corroded.

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Both Front Brake Discs Pitted & Corroded.

Pass 21 Jul 2010 26,774 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2010 26,774 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 22,853 miles

slight play n/s idler arm

Fail 22 Jul 2009 22,700 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

slight play n/s idler arm

Pass 6 Aug 2008 17,654 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 17,586 miles

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

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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WK05 CVR is a 2005 Tata Safari in Green with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 WK05 CVR, 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 WK05 CVR registered?

WK05 CVR is a 2005 Tata Safari, first registered on 8 August 2005.

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