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BM56 AAA

2006 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

82,335 mi
Last recorded82,335 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Chrysler Pt Cruiser55,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM56 AAA
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2023 82,335 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases under bonnet (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Oct 2023 82,328 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded part of flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded part of flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases under bonnet (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play greased to rectify (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2022 76,289 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 73,828 miles

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 70,134 miles

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2019 63,431 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 60,047 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear flexi hoses metal pipe corroded os and ns

Fail 18 May 2018 60,044 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Braking system leaking brake caliper (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Rear flexi hoses metal pipe corroded os and ns

Pass 26 May 2017 56,894 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose metal part corroded

Offside Rear Brake hose metal part corroded

Fail 24 May 2017 56,893 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose metal part corroded

Offside Rear Brake hose metal part corroded

Pass 14 May 2016 52,410 miles

Nearside Front nsf tyre close to legal limit

Fail 14 May 2016 52,410 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front nsf tyre close to legal limit

Pass 8 Jun 2015 50,690 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2015 50,669 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 May 2015 50,664 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 50,661 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre has cracked side wall but not showing cords

Fail 15 Jan 2014 50,661 miles

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre has cracked side wall but not showing cords

Pass 10 Jan 2013 50,557 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 47,690 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 46,637 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 37,489 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 37,483 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated 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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BM56 AAA is a 2006 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BM56 AAA, 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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BM56 AAA is a 2006 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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