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EX52 WCK

2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

252,787 mi
Last recorded252,787 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser72,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX52 WCK
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2018 252,787 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides, (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inside edge,

Nearside Front wing repaired and covered with tape at time of test.

Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge!, but no cords visible at time of test,

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both sides, (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

boot handle missing but can be opened with difficulty!.

one or more of the diesel injectors are blowing from their seals!.

Fail 27 Feb 2018 252,690 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing, (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure does not lock in position, (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides, (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inside edge,

Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge!, but no cords visible at time of test,

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both sides, (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

boot handle missing but can be opened with difficulty!.

one or more of the diesel injectors are blowing from their seals!.

Pass 28 Feb 2017 243,526 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front tyre very worn on inner edge,

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides, (3.6.B.2c)

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened drivers, (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion damage to n/s front wing, covered with tape and secure with no sharp edges at time of test.

engine covers fitted.

tailgate handle/release broken.

Pass 7 Mar 2016 230,793 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both sides, "D" bushes, (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

child seat fitted preventing full inspection of adult belts.

engine covers fitted.

Pass 18 Feb 2015 215,538 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Fail 18 Feb 2015 215,538 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 26 Feb 2014 202,982 miles

Both Rear Tyres cracking within tread pattern due to separation of structure

Offside Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 187,971 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/f tyre has slight ware starting on inner edge & n/s/f tyre has slight ware starting on outer edge, 205/55/16

Pass 17 Feb 2012 170,503 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2012 170,503 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2011 150,833 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 150,833 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 133,169 miles

exhaust corroding

front discs corroding

o/s/r anti-roll bar link bush deteriorating (may need replacing soon)

tested in wet

Pass 2 Mar 2009 114,767 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 114,594 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 97,919 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 97,718 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 78,976 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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EX52 WCK is a 2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 EX52 WCK, 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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EX52 WCK is a 2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 3 October 2002.

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