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EF06 VPU

2006 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Black Petrol 2429cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

86,134 mi
Last recorded86,134 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Chrysler Pt Cruiser55,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF06 VPU
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,429cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 86,134 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 83,898 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))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 78,129 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 72,836 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 67,900 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 63,333 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 63,329 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jan 2020 60,530 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 55,887 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 50,980 miles

Front wheels binding when turned by hand

Pass 25 Jan 2017 46,137 miles

Front wheels slight bind when turned by hand

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 26 Nov 2015 39,927 miles

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

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

water leak

Pass 26 Nov 2014 34,855 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 20 Nov 2014 34,781 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)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 14 Nov 2013 29,052 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 27,268 miles

Both front inner wishbone bushes are starting to split

Fail 29 Dec 2011 24,620 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2011 24,620 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2010 20,355 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 29 Dec 2010 20,355 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 18,083 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 17,026 miles

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

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

o/s front tyre has been repaired on the sidewall

Pass 23 Jun 2009 14,968 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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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EF06 VPU is a 2006 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Black with a 2,429cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 2006 Chrysler Pt Cruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 55,779 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 EF06 VPU, 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 20 years old, this Chrysler Pt Cruiser is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EF06 VPU registered?

EF06 VPU is a 2006 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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