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AV56 AHZ

2006 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

82,570 mi
Last recorded82,570 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Chrysler Pt Cruiser55,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 AHZ
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 82,570 miles

Nearside Rear Lower reverse light not woking.

Fail 28 Jan 2026 82,569 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split and loose on wiper arm. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner side of disc corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower reverse light not woking.

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner side of disc corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

hand brake lever comes up high.

Pass 5 Feb 2025 81,924 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perising. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 80,600 miles

HAND BRAKE LEVER COMES UP HIGH HAND BRAKE MAY NEED SLIGHT ADJUSTMENT.

Nearside Rear Lower REVERSING LIGHT NOT WORKING.

Pass 26 Sep 2022 78,520 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Slightly cloudy. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Slightly cloudy. (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 75,759 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output slightly cloudy. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracking/perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output slightly cloudy. (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracking/perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 73,643 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play OUTER. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2020 73,640 miles

Nearside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint has excessive play OUTER. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play OUTER. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 71,973 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of wish bone arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output slightly cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output slightly cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of wishbone arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 69,995 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2018 69,995 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 68,739 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 66,881 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 65,235 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

brake disc,s corroded front and rear.

Fail 13 Apr 2015 65,235 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

brake disc,s corroded front and rear.

Pass 16 Apr 2014 64,055 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

handbrake lever comes up high

Pass 16 Apr 2013 61,937 miles

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

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

link pipe from centre exhaust box too rear exhaust box is corroeded.

Fail 16 Apr 2013 61,937 miles

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

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

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

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

link pipe from centre exhaust box too rear exhaust box is corroeded.

Pass 4 Apr 2012 60,068 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 60,066 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 56,896 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 53,794 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 53,794 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 51,998 miles

n/s & o/s front lower suspension arm rear bushes splitting

Fail 13 Oct 2009 50,174 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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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AV56 AHZ is a 2006 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 AV56 AHZ, 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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AV56 AHZ is a 2006 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 22 November 2006.

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