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DX05 KHA

2005 Tata Safari

Red Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

16,943 mi
Last recorded16,943 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2013
Typical for 2005 Tata Safari45,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX05 KHA
MakeTata
ModelSafari
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc
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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2013 16,943 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 5,379 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 51,780 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

windscreen chipped, rear brake noise, play in rear anti roll bar link bushes,

Fail 24 Feb 2011 51,660 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

windscreen chipped, rear brake noise, play in rear anti roll bar link bushes,

Pass 8 Mar 2010 45,182 miles

corrosion to osf and nsf body x/member, osr undersill.

screen damaged, rear belt retainers damaged, front discs worn and corroded, exhaust knocking, oil wetness at gearbox, rear diff, rear arb link bushes det, rear shocks wet with oil" diff leak", nsr brake cable det.

sill guards, nsf lower ball joint minor play, os and ns steering joint boots split, play at osf and nsf upper wishbone bushes, aux belts det, osr tyre det.

Fail 2 Mar 2010 44,796 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

corrosion to osf and nsf body x/member, osr undersill.

screen damaged, rear belt retainers damaged, front discs worn and corroded, exhaust knocking, oil wetness at gearbox, rear diff, rear arb link bushes det, rear shocks wet with oil" diff leak", nsr brake cable det.

sill guards, nsf lower ball joint minor play, os and ns steering joint boots split, play at osf and nsf upper wishbone bushes, aux belts det, osr tyre det.

Pass 17 Feb 2009 39,514 miles

windscreen chipped, n/s rear light lense damaged, rear roll bar link bushes minor play, rear tyres uneven wear, o/s front top wishbone bush

Pass 11 Mar 2008 33,472 miles

lift at new idler arm.

screen damage,rear arb bushes minor wearf,rear suspension knock,front wishbone bushes det`.

Fail 4 Mar 2008 33,203 miles

Centre Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

screen damage,rear arb bushes minor wearf,rear suspension knock,front wishbone bushes det`.

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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DX05 KHA is a 2005 Tata Safari in Red with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DX05 KHA, 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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DX05 KHA is a 2005 Tata Safari, first registered on 12 March 2005.

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