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GK05 PLV

2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Silver Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

78,485 mi
Last recorded78,485 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser62,374 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK05 PLV
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 21 Jan 2019 78,485 miles

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement split apart (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush separated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens faded (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split apart (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords steel cords on shoulder showing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working bulb fallen out in to lens (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens faded (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split apart (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 2-3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1st third of tyre bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1st third of tyre bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine missfiring

Pass 16 Feb 2018 76,498 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 13 Feb 2018 76,474 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect deteriorated lens (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 74,248 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2017 74,248 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported hanger broken / rotted off (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour white ish (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced outer lens faded (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced outer lens faded (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bald (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 63,696 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2015 55,539 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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)

Fail 12 Mar 2015 55,532 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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)

Pass 28 Feb 2014

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 68,996 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar 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 Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 64,243 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 58,120 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Mar 2011 58,120 miles

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 51,462 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 51,461 miles

Front Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 37,683 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2009 37,434 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 25 Mar 2008 25,931 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 25,931 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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GK05 PLV is a 2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Silver with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 GK05 PLV, 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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GK05 PLV is a 2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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