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BX06 FVA

2006 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Yellow Petrol 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

98,347 mi
Last recorded98,347 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Chrysler Pt Cruiser55,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX06 FVA
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 98,347 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2026 98,317 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Centre of sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached Detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2025 97,281 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 96,526 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2021 96,526 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 92,959 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 87,361 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2019 87,361 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 84,036 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 80,253 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 80,246 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Mar 2016 76,168 miles

horrible noise coming from engine

oil leak

Fail 3 Mar 2016 76,168 miles

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

horrible noise coming from engine

oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2015 66,579 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 66,579 miles

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 57,915 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 49,132 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 39,854 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 31,679 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 31,679 miles

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

Offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 1 Mar 2010 23,758 miles

Both rear tyres starting to crack on shoulders

Both sides front lower arm rear bushes starting to seperate

Oil filter starting to corrode

Pass 26 Feb 2009 16,210 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 16,210 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated 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)

front tyres worn on edges

unable to check inner brake pads

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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BX06 FVA is a 2006 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Yellow with a 2,148cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 BX06 FVA, 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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BX06 FVA is a 2006 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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