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DU54 KUX

2004 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

119,906 mi
Last recorded119,906 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 Chrysler Pt Cruiser65,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU54 KUX
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 Aug 2016 119,906 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Aug 2015 106,695 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 99,969 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 93,453 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 93,453 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 86,566 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear seats removed not allowing full inspection of seat belts

Fail 8 Sep 2012 86,562 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear seats removed not allowing full inspection of seat belts

Pass 2 Sep 2011 80,262 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 80,250 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 70,678 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 50,802 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 50,802 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2008 33,387 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 33,387 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 33,377 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

slight wear in steering rack

Pass 31 Aug 2007 21,224 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

damage to n/s mirror

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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DU54 KUX is a 2004 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 2004 Chrysler Pt Cruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 65,780 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 DU54 KUX, 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 22 years old, this Chrysler Pt Cruiser is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DU54 KUX is a 2004 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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