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CV57 ZRL

2008 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Red Petrol 2429cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

79,484 mi
Last recorded79,484 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Chrysler Pt Cruiser57,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV57 ZRL
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,429cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 79,484 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 26 Mar 2026 79,448 miles

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

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 76,652 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 74,304 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 72,401 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 70,673 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 69,611 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 68,878 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 67,396 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 67,367 miles

front tyres scrubbed on inside edge and slight damage to n/s front wheel

Pass 20 Oct 2015 67,352 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres scrubbed on edges and worn close to limit

seat switch insecure but still working

Fail 1 Oct 2015 67,350 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' wipers fail to park (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres scrubbed on inside edge and worn close to limit

seat switch insecure but still working

Pass 10 Jun 2015 65,563 miles

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

front tyres scrubbed on inside edge

Fail 10 Jun 2015 65,563 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

front tyres scrubbed on inside edge

Pass 11 Jun 2014 49,508 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 33,767 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 8 Jun 2012 26,275 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 26,275 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 25,543 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 18,672 miles

Nearside front and rear wheel rims slightly damaged

Nearside front brake pads wearing thin

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Slight play in offside steering rack arm

Fail 14 Jan 2011 18,544 miles

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

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

Nearside front and rear wheel rims slightly damaged

Nearside front brake pads wearing thin

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Slight play in offside steering rack arm

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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CV57 ZRL is a 2008 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Red with a 2,429cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 CV57 ZRL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CV57 ZRL registered?

CV57 ZRL is a 2008 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 23 January 2008.

Is CV57 ZRL safe to buy?

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