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DS52 CYU

2002 Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser

Gold Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

75,791 mi
Last recorded75,791 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser69,126 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS52 CYU
MakeChrysler-jeep
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 75,791 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 75,249 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 74,872 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer is corroded and starting to blow. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush is starting to separate. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal joining section of rear flexible hoses is corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush is starting to separate. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal joining section of rear flexible hoses is corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 74,436 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 73,856 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer outer casing is corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal tube section moulded to rear flexible hoses connecting to rear calliper is corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal tube section moulded to rear flexible hoses connecting to rear calliper is corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 73,025 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 8 Oct 2020 73,022 miles

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 72,363 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 71,636 miles

Rear Rake pipes showing rust

Rear exhaust soon need attention

Pass 10 Mar 2017 69,259 miles

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

Rear Exhaust box poor condition

Pass 29 Mar 2016 67,265 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 65,079 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 63,084 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 63,084 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Fail 20 Mar 2013 59,250 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 59,250 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 54,166 miles

N/S Front brake slightly binding

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 31 Mar 2011 50,624 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2011 50,289 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 45,780 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 36,591 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2009 36,591 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 21,606 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 21,606 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 14,763 miles

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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DS52 CYU is a 2002 Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser in Gold with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 2002 Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 69,126 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 DS52 CYU, 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 24 years old, this Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DS52 CYU registered?

DS52 CYU is a 2002 Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser, first registered on 18 October 2002.

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The MOT history for DS52 CYU shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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