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EX56 UWH

2006 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Red Petrol 2429cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

71,959 mi
Last recorded71,959 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2024
Typical for 2006 Chrysler Pt Cruiser55,779 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX56 UWH
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,429cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2024 71,959 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside outer sill damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2024 71,956 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault traction control lamp (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside outer sill damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 67,858 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both rear tyres cracking

oil leak front cross member

Fail 29 Aug 2023 67,858 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both rear tyres cracking

oil leak front cross member

Pass 19 Aug 2022 67,238 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive From around front crossmember (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 63,059 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Around front crossmember (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2021 63,059 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Around front crossmember (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 56,818 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive At front crossmember (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside & Offside front worn on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Aug 2019 56,818 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective Centre section, rear mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive At front crossmember (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside & Offside front worn on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 May 2018 47,386 miles

Rear Rear exhaust hanger broken but system still secure

Fail 22 May 2018 47,377 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Rear exhaust hanger broken but system still secure

Pass 22 May 2017 42,383 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 34,013 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 33,946 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 29,078 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 29,078 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Pass 23 May 2014 23,968 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 23,957 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 23,503 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 22,878 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 21,960 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 21,219 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 18,250 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2009 18,249 miles

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

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

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

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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EX56 UWH is a 2006 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Red with a 2,429cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 EX56 UWH, 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 EX56 UWH registered?

EX56 UWH is a 2006 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is EX56 UWH safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX56 UWH shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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