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AF06 HWL

2006 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Red Petrol 2429cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

75,196 mi
Last recorded75,196 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Chrysler Pt Cruiser55,779 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF06 HWL
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,429cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 75,196 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2026 75,152 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 75,084 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front headlamp lenses dulling (4.1.1 (b) (i))

advise exhaust system as surface rust

Pass 1 Jul 2022 74,958 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective corroded wheel and carrier ()

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all under body as surface rust (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2022 74,958 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Spare tyre defective corroded wheel and carrier ()

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all under body as surface rust (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 74,924 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Sep 2021 74,924 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2016 74,808 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2016 74,808 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 69,138 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

front tyres worn inner edges

Fail 22 Sep 2015 69,135 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 24 Sep 2014 63,595 miles

Outer Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Fail 24 Sep 2014 63,595 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Outer Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 53,750 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

offside front brake binding

Pass 2 Oct 2012 44,146 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2012 44,136 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 34,947 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 20,849 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 20,849 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 10,882 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 10,881 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

o/s/f and n/s/f lower suspension arm -- rear bushes slight deterioration .

Pass 8 Sep 2008 9,394 miles

How Reliable is the Chrysler Pt Cruiser?

Based on 279,642 MOT tests across 18,504 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
5,599
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
18,504
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 18,061
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 16,572
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 10,501
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 7,633
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 6,390
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AF06 HWL is a 2006 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Red with a 2,429cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

Across all 2006 Chrysler Pt Cruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 55,779 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 Chrysler Pt Cruiser fails its MOT is suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement, accounting for 18,061 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF06 HWL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chrysler Pt Cruiser typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 20 years old, this Chrysler Pt Cruiser is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AF06 HWL is a 2006 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 3 March 2006.

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