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AF56 NKA

2006 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Red Petrol 2429cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2016
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

78,567 mi
Last recorded78,567 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2015
Typical for 2006 Chrysler Pt Cruiser55,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF56 NKA
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,429cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2015 78,567 miles

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn and inner faces corroded where pad not in contact with disc

front engine mount isolating rubber in poor condition

imbalanced rear hand brake application

near side rear lamp assembly damaged

rear exhaust section hangers broken (2 of 3), one held with hose clip, exhaust seems adequately supported

Fail 16 Jul 2015 78,567 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn and inner faces corroded where pad not in contact with disc

front engine mount isolating rubber in poor condition

imbalanced rear hand brake application

near side rear lamp assembly damaged

rear exhaust section hangers broken (2 of 3), one held with hose clip, exhaust seems adequately supported

vehicle over heats during emissions test, therefore not tested

Fail 9 Feb 2015 78,564 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

front brake discs slightly worn and inner faces corroded where not in contact with pads

imbalanced rear hand and foot brake application

near side rear tyre has uneven wear and inner/outer shoulder wear

Pass 12 Feb 2014 75,575 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 62,748 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 62,748 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 May 2012 57,971 miles

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

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

Fail 16 May 2012 57,971 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 17 May 2011 49,137 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 49,135 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 40,349 miles

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

Offside 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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AF56 NKA is a 2006 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Red with a 2,429cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 AF56 NKA, 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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What year was AF56 NKA registered?

AF56 NKA is a 2006 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 25 September 2006.

Is AF56 NKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF56 NKA shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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