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DX56 KDU

2006 Tata Tl

Green Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

55,649 mi
Last recorded55,649 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Tata Tl34,422 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX56 KDU
MakeTata
ModelTl
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 55,649 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2026 55,649 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 55,312 miles

Nearside Front body mounting prescribed area corroded

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front body mounting prescribed area corroded

Fail 13 Dec 2024 55,312 miles

Nearside Front body mounting prescribed area corroded

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front body mounting prescribed area corroded

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 55,168 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Dec 2023 55,168 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 54,828 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 54,483 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 54,076 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 54,076 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 53,812 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 53,357 miles

Nearside Front slight play in steering pivot/idler

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2018 53,349 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Body component likely to become detached corroded (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Body component likely to become detached corroded (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front slight play in steering pivot/idler

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 51,606 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2017 51,606 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 49,386 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2016 49,386 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2015 47,364 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 43,690 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 37,950 miles

front discs have wear

o/s/f wheel bearing has some wear

some imbalance in front brakes

Fail 21 Sep 2012 35,700 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 35,700 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 29,435 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 23,102 miles

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

Nearside front brake disk corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2009 16,661 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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DX56 KDU is a 2006 Tata Tl in Green with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 2006 Tata Tl models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 34,422 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 DX56 KDU, 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 20 years old, this Tata Tl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DX56 KDU is a 2006 Tata Tl, first registered on 16 October 2006.

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