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AF52 UZU

2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2024
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

103,090 mi
Last recorded103,090 miles
Recorded on10 May 2023
Typical for 2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser72,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF52 UZU
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 May 2023 103,090 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 May 2023 103,086 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 102,713 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2022 102,713 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. all seats down (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 102,518 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2019 95,470 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 95,461 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outersill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outersill (5.2.6)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 86,021 miles

both front tyres only just legal 1.6mm on edges

colour both front indicators

condition o/s/f rear wishbone bush

corrosion both rear brake discs

corrosion both rear chassis rails and undersills

corrosion front sub frame and suspension

corrosion n/s/r and o/s/r brake pipes to flexi hoses Borderline

headlamp lens condition and aims Borderline

heavy corrosion on rear axle and suspension

Fail 1 Mar 2016 86,020 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush inner bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake application uneven o/s slow (3.7.B.2)

both front tyres only just legal 1.6mm on edges

colour both front indicators

condition o/s/f rear wishbone bush

corrosion both rear brake discs

corrosion both rear chassis rails and undersills

corrosion front sub frame and suspension

corrosion n/s/r and o/s/r brake pipes to flexi hoses Borderline

headlamp lens condition and aims Borderline

heavy corrosion on rear axle and suspension

Pass 30 Sep 2014 83,547 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Sep 2014 83,547 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 79,007 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2013 78,949 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 77,459 miles

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

both headlight aims weak

Pass 28 Sep 2011 75,130 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/f inner wing earth strap snapped

Fail 26 Sep 2011 75,095 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/f inner wing earth strap snapped

Pass 15 Mar 2010 69,424 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 63,828 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 63,579 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

spare wheel fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2008 56,751 miles

Both rear tyres close to legal limit

Pass 21 Mar 2007 45,429 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 44,171 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2006 44,171 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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AF52 UZU is a 2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

Across all 2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 72,389 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 AF52 UZU, 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 24 years old, this Chrysler Pt Cruiser is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AF52 UZU is a 2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 12 September 2002.

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