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AK55 XUB

2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Purple Petrol 2429cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2019
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

86,280 mi
Last recorded86,280 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser62,374 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 XUB
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,429cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2018 86,280 miles

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

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Rear tyres cracked

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2018 86,280 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d-rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Rear tyres cracked

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 81,152 miles

Centre exhaust mounting bracket broken

Nearside front wishbone rear bush deteriorated

Fail 22 Aug 2017 81,147 miles

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

Centre exhaust mounting bracket broken

Nearside front wishbone rear bush deteriorated

Pass 12 Aug 2016 78,143 miles

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Rear springs corroded

metal section of all flexible brake hoses slightly corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2015 75,229 miles

Both sides front brake pipe metal pipe corroded

Both sides rear brake hose,s metal pipes corroded

Centre section of exhaust braket broken but still supported

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside front rear wish bone rubber bush perished

Rear inner roll bar bushes worn

Fail 19 Aug 2015 75,220 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Both sides front brake pipe metal pipe corroded

Both sides rear brake hose,s metal pipes corroded

Centre section of exhaust braket broken but still supported

Near side front rear wishbone bush perished

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside front link rod bushes detrioted

Offside front rear wish bone rubber bush perished

Rear inner roll bar bushes worn

Fail 18 Aug 2015 75,220 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Both sides rear metal parts of brake hose.s corroded

Both sides,s front metal part of brake flexi pipes corroded

Centre rear exhaust mounting bracket broken

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside front wishbone rear bush perished

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside front link rod bushes perished

Offside front wish bone rear bush perished

both side.s rear inner roll bar bushes worn

Pass 8 Aug 2014 72,552 miles

Advise exhaust mountings corroded, mid and rear.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Aug 2014 72,542 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Advise exhaust mountings corroded, mid and rear.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 67,800 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 7 Aug 2013 67,795 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 60,435 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 53,407 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2011 53,407 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 46,494 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 46,494 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 39,229 miles

both front suspension arm bushes unbonding

o/s driveshaft oil seal leaking

Fail 1 Oct 2009 39,229 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front suspension arm bushes unbonding

o/s driveshaft oil seal leaking

Pass 16 Sep 2008 29,485 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 29,484 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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AK55 XUB is a 2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Purple with a 2,429cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

Across all 2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 62,374 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 AK55 XUB, 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 21 years old, this Chrysler Pt Cruiser is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AK55 XUB is a 2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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