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CA04 AKA

2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Maroon Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,165 mi
Last recorded79,165 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser62,374 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA04 AKA
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2005
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 79,165 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2025 79,164 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect NO BEAM PATTERN (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect NO BEAM PATTERN (4.1.2 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2024 78,175 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING ON INNER WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush TOP STRUT BUSH WORN (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 74,531 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flex to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flex to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 68,610 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe between rear flexi's (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe between rear flexi's (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 67,424 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2021 67,423 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect x 2 (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn x 2 'D' Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding x 2 (1.2.1 (f))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 59,917 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 54,647 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 51,074 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 47,040 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 47,040 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 43,639 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 41,021 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 38,280 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 31,554 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 30,722 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 26,937 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 20,671 miles

very slight bulge in nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 4 Sep 2008 15,155 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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CA04 AKA is a 2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Maroon with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 62,374 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 CA04 AKA, 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 21 years old, this Chrysler Pt Cruiser is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CA04 AKA registered?

CA04 AKA is a 2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 16 September 2005.

Is CA04 AKA safe to buy?

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