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DY55 BKN

2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Blue Petrol 2429cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,016 mi
Last recorded49,016 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser62,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 BKN
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,429cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 49,016 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 47,215 miles

FRONT SUSPENSION ARMS CORRODED + SLIGHT LIFT IN O/S/F SUSPESION ARM BUSH

Pass 16 Nov 2023 45,383 miles

both front bottom arms corodded + front subframe cprroded + general areas of corrosion

Fail 7 Nov 2023 45,380 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front bottom arms corodded + front subframe cprroded + general areas of corrosion

Pass 24 Oct 2022 43,734 miles

O/S/R TYRE WORN ON EDGE + CRACKING

Pass 20 Oct 2021 42,223 miles

Front subframe corroded, not deemed excessive.

Nearside Front Nearside front lower suspension arm corroded, not deemed excessive.

Nearside front tyre perishing/cracking.

Nearside rear and offside rear sills corroded, not deemed excessive.

Offside Front Offside front lower suspension arm corroded, not deemed excessive.

Offside front tyre perishing/cracking.

Offside rear tyre perishing/cracking.

Rear subframe corroded, not deemed excessive.

Fail 18 Oct 2021 42,219 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front subframe corroded, not deemed excessive.

Nearside Front Nearside front lower suspension arm corroded, not deemed excessive.

Nearside front tyre perishing/cracking.

Nearside rear and offside rear sills corroded, not deemed excessive.

Offside Front Offside front lower suspension arm corroded, not deemed excessive.

Offside front tyre perishing/cracking.

Offside rear tyre perishing/cracking.

Rear subframe corroded, not deemed excessive.

Pass 14 Sep 2020 41,288 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front earth wire broken

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 41,140 miles

Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2019 41,104 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced BOTH SIDES (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill - x2 locations (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 40,761 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer metal sill cover x2 (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underside of vehicle has corrosion to body/chassis components

Pass 18 Sep 2017 40,103 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 39,222 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2016 39,219 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported middle/rear corroded (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 38,272 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 37,088 miles

EXHAUST HANGER MISSING CENTER SECTION- SYSTEM STILL SECURE

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

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

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

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 19 Sep 2013 35,880 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 34,680 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 33,251 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 33,251 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 31,345 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 31,278 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 25,668 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 18,451 miles

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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DY55 BKN is a 2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Blue with a 2,429cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 62,374 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 DY55 BKN, 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 21 years old, this Chrysler Pt Cruiser is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DY55 BKN is a 2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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