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BT56 HWV

2006 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Silver Petrol 2429cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

81,725 mi
Last recorded81,725 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Chrysler Pt Cruiser55,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT56 HWV
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,429cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 81,725 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all ferrules and steel sections of flexible brake pipes are corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component from switch area on steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

general corrosion to underside of vehicle and on parts of the suspension not considered serious at this time

Pass 7 Aug 2025 79,760 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all 4 flexis have a metal centre section that is corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage from switch on rack (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive general corrosion to all suspension components (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2025 79,742 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule flexible brake pipes have rigid sections all are corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component near rack gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive general corrosion to all front and rear suspension components (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 76,777 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rigid portion of all flexi hoses corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Jul 2024 76,777 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracked down to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rigid portion of all flexi hoses corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 74,541 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 28 Jul 2023 74,541 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2022 73,090 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 72,799 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear sides D-bushes have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coolant leak

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear sub frame / suspension corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2021 72,531 miles

Coolant leak

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear sub frame / suspension corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2020 72,150 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2020 72,126 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 71,337 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 71,337 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 71,290 miles

both rear shock absorbers have a light misting ogf oil

front and rear subframes and associated components corroded

oil leak from engine

some movement in both rear anti roll bar rubbers

Pass 29 Mar 2017 68,487 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak STRONG ADVISE

exhaust mount broken but system adequately supported

Fail 9 Mar 2017 67,709 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure broken (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Oil leak STRONG ADVISE

Pass 30 Mar 2016 62,270 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 62,269 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 58,656 miles

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

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

metal brake pipes corroding

Fail 18 Mar 2015 58,656 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

front brake discs worn and corroding

metal brake pipes corroding

Fail 19 Mar 2014 54,517 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 54,517 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 48,928 miles

front brake discs worn corroded and scored

front wishbone bushes perishing and spliting

offside front brake slightly binding

rear brake discs corroding

rear tyres perishing

Fail 21 Mar 2013 48,816 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front brake discs worn corroded and scored

offside front brake slightly binding

rear brake discs corroding

rear tyres perishing

Pass 27 Mar 2012 42,229 miles

front brakes slightly binding

slight play in o/s track rod end

Pass 30 Mar 2011 36,155 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 30,016 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not 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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BT56 HWV is a 2006 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Silver with a 2,429cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BT56 HWV, 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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BT56 HWV is a 2006 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 22 December 2006.

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