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FY55 HKB

2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

111,385 mi
Last recorded111,385 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser62,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 HKB
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2022 111,385 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2022 111,383 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 102,370 miles

nearside front bottom ball joint slight play

nearside rear shocker slight leak

offside and nearside sills starting to corrode

offside front bottom arm bush deteriorated

rear brakes worn

Pass 10 Jul 2020 96,326 miles

nearside trackrod end slight play

offside front bottom arm bush deteriorated

Pass 19 Jul 2019 90,432 miles

offside track rod end slight play

both headlights deteriorated

Pass 2 Jul 2018 85,297 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 79,939 miles

offside and nearside front bottom ball joints worn

Pass 26 Jul 2016 74,618 miles

both headlights cloudy

nearside front bottom ball joint play

nearside rear shocker leaking

Pass 20 Jul 2015 69,227 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 65,393 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 58,959 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 58,956 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 52,572 miles

eml light on & airbag light on dash / child seat fitted to nsr seat bealt not checked / osf tyre on 2mm / rack play / movement in osf wheel bearing / front arm back bushes debounding / front pads look low / trackrod end boots covered in grease

Pass 12 Jul 2011 45,473 miles

not fully checked rear seatbelts do to child seat / both front lower arm back bushes starting to debound / nsr tyre warn on outter edge

Pass 28 Jul 2010 39,541 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 39,528 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 31,260 miles

both rear flexi/metal brake lines corroded

Fail 24 Jul 2009 31,260 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear flexi/metal brake lines corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2008 24,385 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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FY55 HKB is a 2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FY55 HKB, 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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FY55 HKB is a 2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 12 September 2005.

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