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CA08 CGK

2008 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

112,350 mi
Last recorded112,350 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Chrysler Pt Cruiser57,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 CGK
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2023 112,350 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front movement in steering

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

Fail 24 Mar 2023 111,701 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

Service brake excessively binding both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides from calliper to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

unable to check rear wheel bearings due to binding brakes

Pass 7 Apr 2022 107,736 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Mar 2021 101,538 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2021 101,392 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2020 92,066 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 92,054 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame ball joint excessively worn bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 83,939 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 83,939 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 71,099 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 61,909 miles

Front tyres are wearing on the edges.

Rear bushes in both front suspension arms are deteriorating.

Fail 9 May 2017 61,909 miles

Electronic stability system switch faulty Does not turn system off. (3.4.5)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Front tyres are wearing on the edges.

Rear bushes in both front suspension arms are deteriorating.

Pass 16 May 2016 55,478 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 48,106 miles

both front tyres are starting to wear

n/s/r tyre worn on outside edge slightly

Pass 19 May 2014 39,070 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)

hand brake warning light flashing

Pass 29 May 2013 29,269 miles

both front suspension arm bushes are worn

Pass 15 May 2012 21,207 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)

Pass 11 May 2011 12,050 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 12,050 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (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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CA08 CGK is a 2008 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2008 Chrysler Pt Cruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 57,960 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 CA08 CGK, 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 18 years old, this Chrysler Pt Cruiser is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CA08 CGK registered?

CA08 CGK is a 2008 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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