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DG03 KYY

2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Blue Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,158 mi
Last recorded68,158 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser68,331 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG03 KYY
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 68,158 miles

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Jan 2026 68,154 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 58,332 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2025 58,294 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 47,045 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 40,641 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 40,493 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 40,435 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Offside & Nearside (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 40,199 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 39,222 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 37,785 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 37,313 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 35,812 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 34,576 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 33,757 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 32,562 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 32,562 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 8 Oct 2011 30,890 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 29,031 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 26,001 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 26,001 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 23,024 miles

both front and rear tyre outer edges of tread deep cracks and poor condition

condensation in nearside rear lamp assembly

nearside and offside front lower suspension arm rear bushes deteriorated

nearside front spring bottom sound deadening pad split

Pass 9 Oct 2007 20,266 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 20,252 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 17,543 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight 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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DG03 KYY is a 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Blue with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 68,331 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 DG03 KYY, 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 23 years old, this Chrysler Pt Cruiser is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DG03 KYY registered?

DG03 KYY is a 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 12 March 2003.

Is DG03 KYY safe to buy?

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