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EK51 CVE

2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Black Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

57,626 mi
Last recorded57,626 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser72,389 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK51 CVE
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 57,626 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 May 2025 57,621 miles

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength rear of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 7 May 2024 55,613 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 54,963 miles

Front Lower suspension arm rear bushes - seperating

windscreen - damaged - drivers view not affected

Pass 7 Apr 2021 53,832 miles

Front Lower suspension arm rear bushes - worn and seperating

tyres - age perished

windscreen - damaged - drivers veiw not affected

Pass 14 Apr 2020 53,118 miles

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

Nearside Front screen as a crack

Fail 14 Apr 2020 53,118 miles

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

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

Nearside Front screen as a crack

Pass 2 Apr 2019 50,746 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2019 50,746 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 48,399 miles

Rear number plate faded

engine lamp on

Pass 10 Apr 2017 46,126 miles

engine management light on

Pass 4 Apr 2016 43,990 miles

e/m light on

Pass 13 Apr 2015 42,405 miles

e/m light on

Pass 7 Apr 2014 40,132 miles

engine maxagement light on

Pass 8 Apr 2013 37,406 miles

e/m light on

Pass 11 Apr 2012 34,496 miles

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

both fronts wearing outer edges

o/s/r tyre wearing inner and outer edges

Pass 6 Apr 2011 31,527 miles

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

engine management light on

o/s/f worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Apr 2010 28,139 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 24,184 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 22,018 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 19,618 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 17,429 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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EK51 CVE is a 2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Black with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 72,389 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 EK51 CVE, 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 24 years old, this Chrysler Pt Cruiser is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EK51 CVE registered?

EK51 CVE is a 2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 11 February 2002.

Is EK51 CVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK51 CVE shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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