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BB04 BUD

2006 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Black Diesel 2429cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

60,413 mi
Last recorded60,413 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2019
Typical for 2006 Chrysler Pt Cruiser55,779 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBB04 BUD
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,429cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2019 60,413 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2019 60,413 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 60,330 miles

Nearside Brake slight binding!

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake slight binding!

Pass 10 Mar 2017 54,951 miles

Engine light on at time of test

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Various corrosion to chassis and suspension components

Fail 9 Mar 2017 54,950 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp is missing. (3.4.1a)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Engine light on at time of test

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Various corrosion to chassis and suspension components

Pass 15 Mar 2016 50,951 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 50,950 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported box (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2014 40,814 miles

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

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

Fail 2 May 2014 40,814 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2013 38,942 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 11 May 2013 38,941 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 May 2012 37,740 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre sidewall cracking

rear exhaust section corroded around brackets

Pass 3 May 2011 35,230 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 32,478 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 32,478 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 28,502 miles

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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BB04 BUD is a 2006 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Black with a 2,429cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BB04 BUD, 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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BB04 BUD is a 2006 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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