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FV56 OSX

2006 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Black Petrol 2429cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

86,996 mi
Last recorded86,996 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 Chrysler Pt Cruiser55,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV56 OSX
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,429cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2022 86,996 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2022 86,994 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Upper Windscreen excessively tinted and visibility through swept area of windscreen seriously affected (3.2 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2021 86,448 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2020 86,426 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust system insecure middle section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake excessively binding both front (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened both side rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch both rear (5.2.3 (f))

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view both sides (3.2 (b) (i))

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

front and middle exhaust sections corroded

Pass 7 May 2019 83,594 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Fail 7 May 2019 83,594 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Pass 12 May 2018 76,186 miles

Central Exhaust support bracket broken away from exhaust due to corrosion (fabricate and weld)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and also worn badly on inner edge. 205/55R16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm Also worn badly on inner edge. 205/55R16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 10 May 2018 76,183 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Also heavy corrosion to steel pipe between the two hoses. (all part of the hose) (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Central Exhaust support bracket broken away from exhaust due to corrosion (fabricate and weld)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and also worn badly on inner edge. 205/55R16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm Also worn badly on inner edge. 205/55R16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Also corrosion to steel pipework between the two hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 May 2017 67,875 miles

Central exhaust support bracket insecure

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear tyres worn on outer edges 205/55R16

Fail 5 May 2017 67,685 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Central exhaust support bracket insecure

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear tyres worn on outer edges 205/55R16

Pass 6 May 2016 59,693 miles

front wish bone rear bushes starting to tear

n/s rear tyre starting to go out of shape

slight surface rust on rear flexible hoses both sides

slight wear in n/s front anti roll bar bush

Pass 8 May 2015 49,599 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 49,221 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

centre exhaust mounting bracket fractured

Pass 7 May 2014 40,133 miles

Oil leak

nearside front wheel has slight brake binding

Fail 7 May 2013 29,722 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 May 2013 29,722 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 9 May 2012 22,381 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 21,598 miles

both inner CV joints damp

nearside blade, slight tear

Pass 13 Dec 2010 19,785 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 Dec 2009 16,995 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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FV56 OSX is a 2006 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Black with a 2,429cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 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 FV56 OSX, 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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FV56 OSX is a 2006 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 29 December 2006.

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