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AO05 KPV

2005 Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser

Silver Diesel 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,463 mi
Last recorded124,463 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser60,634 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 KPV
MakeChrysler-jeep
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2017 124,463 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2017 124,408 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2016 115,933 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 Oct 2016 115,886 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 110,000 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 108,413 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 104,489 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 Oct 2013 104,489 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 100,290 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 94,213 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 86,995 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 86,995 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 71,133 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 56,767 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 56,767 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser?

Based on 68,510 MOT tests across 4,579 vehicles.

68.0%
Pass Rate
5,416
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
4,579
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 4,547
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 4,262
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,555
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,940
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,545
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AO05 KPV is a 2005 Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser in Silver with a 1,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 60,634 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-jeep Pt Cruiser fails its MOT is suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement, accounting for 4,547 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO05 KPV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 21 years old, this Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AO05 KPV is a 2005 Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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