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EX52 OPU

2002 Chrysler Neon

Silver Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,833 mi
Last recorded80,833 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Chrysler Neon58,175 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX52 OPU
MakeChrysler
ModelNeon
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2026 80,833 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Rear bumper guide corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2025 68,465 miles

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

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

rear bumper guide corroded

rear exhaust back box corroded on outer casing

Fail 6 Jun 2025 68,465 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

rear bumper guide corroded

rear exhaust back box corroded on outer casing

Pass 14 Jun 2024 63,750 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 60,141 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 57,825 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 57,447 miles

coolant stain age around radiator area

rear exhaust system corroded

Fail 18 Oct 2021 57,447 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

coolant stain age around radiator area

rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2020 56,879 miles

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

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

front fog lights inop

rear bumper iron corroded

rear exhaust system corroded back box

Fail 16 Oct 2020 56,879 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

front fog lights inop

rear bumper iron corroded

rear exhaust system corroded back box

Pass 14 Oct 2019 55,841 miles

both front wish bones rear bushes lifting

Fail 14 Oct 2019 55,841 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

both front wish bones rear bushes lifting

Pass 8 Oct 2018 54,105 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 52,600 miles

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

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

exhaust back box corroded on outer casing

front fog lights inop

rear bumper iron corroded

Fail 9 Oct 2017 52,600 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

exhaust back box corroded on outer casing

front fog lights inop

rear bumper iron corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2016 50,971 miles

exhaust backbox corroded

rear bumper beam corroded

Fail 11 Oct 2016 50,971 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust backbox corroded

rear bumper beam corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2015 49,170 miles

exhaust back box outer casing corroded

gearbox oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2014 47,071 miles

gearbox oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2013 43,813 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 40,743 miles

both front wishbone rear bushes are slightly split and lifted

exhaust back box outer casing is corroded

gearbox oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2011 36,338 miles

Engine oil leaks

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front wishbone rear bushes slightly starting to lift out of its housing

Pass 27 Sep 2010 32,084 miles

both front wish bones rear bushes lifting

gear box sump wet in oil

rear exhaust back box corroded on outer casing

Pass 28 Sep 2009 28,482 miles

both front wish bones rear bushes lifting

gear box sump wet in oil

rear exhaust back box corroded on outer casing

Pass 13 Oct 2008 25,028 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2007 21,536 miles

n/s/f lower arm rear bush starting to split/ rear exhaust box deteriated

Pass 25 Oct 2006 17,583 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 17,583 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

How Reliable is the Chrysler Neon?

Based on 125,009 MOT tests across 15,659 vehicles.

69.6%
Pass Rate
5,166
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
15,659
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 7,414
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,437
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,612
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,708
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 4,272
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EX52 OPU is a 2002 Chrysler Neon in Silver with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2002 Chrysler Neon models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 58,175 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Chrysler Neon fails its MOT is suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement, accounting for 7,414 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EX52 OPU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chrysler Neon typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 24 years old, this Chrysler Neon is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EX52 OPU registered?

EX52 OPU is a 2002 Chrysler Neon, first registered on 28 November 2002.

Is EX52 OPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX52 OPU shows 28 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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