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CE05 VSL

2005 Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser

Black Petrol 2429cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser60,634 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 VSL
MakeChrysler-jeep
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,429cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2015

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 57,974 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 57,954 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 54,684 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both rear shockabsorber dust covers split

gearbox oil leak

rear brake pads wearing low

slight deteriotion offside rear tyre outer side wall

surface corrosion both rear metal brake pipes to flexy brake hoses

Pass 18 Jul 2011 47,365 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 39,676 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 31,542 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 21,711 miles

dampness on power steering cap

reverse light unit cracked

surface corrosion on brake discs

Fail 22 Jul 2008 21,710 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

dampness on power steering cap

reverse light unit cracked

surface corrosion on brake discs

How Reliable is the Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser?

Based on 68,510 MOT tests across 4,579 vehicles.

68.0%
Pass Rate
5,416
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
4,579
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 4,547
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 4,262
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,555
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,940
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,545
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CE05 VSL is a 2005 Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser in Black with a 2,429cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2005 Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 60,634 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser fails its MOT is suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement, accounting for 4,547 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CE05 VSL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 21 years old, this Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CE05 VSL is a 2005 Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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