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FY52 YVZ

2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Blue Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2017
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

79,856 mi
Last recorded79,856 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser72,389 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY52 YVZ
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2016 79,856 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Sep 2016 79,807 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2015 77,200 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 73,899 miles

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

engine management light on

rear wiper blade defective

Fail 13 Aug 2014 73,899 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine management light on

offside rear tyre cracking

rear wiper blade defective

Pass 14 Aug 2013 69,319 miles

offside rear tyre inner edge worn

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

both front tyres inner edges worn

both front tyres slightly cracking

offside rear tyre slightly cracking

Fail 14 Aug 2013 69,318 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

both front tyres inner edges worn

both front tyres slightly cracking

offside rear tyre inner edge worn

offside rear tyre slightly cracking

Pass 10 Aug 2012 65,290 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres slightly worn on the edges

offside rear tyre very slightly worn on the inside edge

Fail 10 Aug 2012 65,290 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak

both front tyres slightly worn on the edges

offside rear tyre very slightly worn on the inside edge

Pass 12 Aug 2011 59,916 miles

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Oil leak

ar brake disc`s slightly pitted

front brake disc`s slightly pitted

Fail 12 Aug 2011 59,916 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Oil leak

ar brake disc`s slightly pitted

front brake disc`s slightly pitted

Pass 15 Jun 2010 53,494 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 53,494 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

brake discs in very poor condition

Pass 4 Aug 2009 47,955 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 47,951 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 Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 40,115 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

fuel warning lamp on

o/s/f, n/s/f & n/s/r tyre valves cracked

offside wiper blade starting to split

Pass 30 Jul 2007 31,823 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2006 31,803 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 31,072 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 31,072 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Nov 2005 29,924 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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FY52 YVZ is a 2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Blue with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 FY52 YVZ, 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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What year was FY52 YVZ registered?

FY52 YVZ is a 2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 6 September 2002.

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