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FV05 FBA

2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Black Petrol 2429cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

105,049 mi
Last recorded105,049 miles
Recorded on10 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser62,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 FBA
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,429cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2024 105,049 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2024 104,768 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Front Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill has large hole. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault airbag. (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 94,451 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 89,673 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 89,673 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 83,146 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 83,146 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded between hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded between hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 72,221 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

nearside rear tyre worn outer edge

Fail 19 Aug 2015 72,221 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

nearside rear tyre worn outer edge

Pass 26 Aug 2014 60,607 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2014 60,607 miles

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 31 May 2013 56,109 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 51,284 miles

both trackrodend boots covered in grease / rear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still sercure

Pass 3 May 2011 44,592 miles

rattle around engine / chips in screen / both front n rear brake hose metal pipes corroded / both front lower arm back bushes debounding and as slight movement / movement in front wheels / exhaust corrosion / nsr brake slightly binding

Pass 17 May 2010 39,728 miles

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

exhaust corrosion

n/s/r seat folded

rattling from engine or gearbox

Pass 2 Jun 2009 33,666 miles

lower arm suspension bushes has slight lift on nsf and osf

Pass 3 Jun 2008 28,655 miles

Very heavy exhaust corrossion

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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FV05 FBA is a 2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Black with a 2,429cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 62,374 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 FV05 FBA, 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 21 years old, this Chrysler Pt Cruiser is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FV05 FBA is a 2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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