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GK53 VJL

2003 Chrysler Neon

Black Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,367 mi
Last recorded90,367 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Chrysler Neon51,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK53 VJL
MakeChrysler
ModelNeon
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2018 90,367 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear handbrake cable worn /cracked

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 85% req replacing soon (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

all underside & components corroded

exhaust mount rusted away by fuel tank

Fail 21 Aug 2018 90,367 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear handbrake cable worn /cracked

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 85% req replacing soon (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

all underside & components corroded

exhaust mount rusted away by fuel tank

Pass 28 Jul 2017 88,232 miles

Front no plate cracked

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/60/15 worn on edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx70% worn (3.5.1g)

Rear exhaust mount rusted away by fuel tank

hand brake cables worn

Fail 25 Jul 2017 88,232 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front no plate cracked

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/60/15 worn on edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx70% worn (3.5.1g)

Rear exhaust mount rusted away by fuel tank

hand brake cables worn

Fail 7 Aug 2015 82,385 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 82,385 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 78,722 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 78,722 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 73,108 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 69,317 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 67,006 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Offside Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 31 Aug 2010 63,828 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 61,155 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 58,408 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 58,404 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 29 Aug 2007 53,886 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 47,203 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 47,203 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) 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)

How Reliable is the Chrysler Neon?

Based on 125,009 MOT tests across 15,659 vehicles.

69.6%
Pass Rate
5,166
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
15,659
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 7,414
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,437
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,612
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,708
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 4,272
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GK53 VJL is a 2003 Chrysler Neon in Black with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Chrysler Neon models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 51,114 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 Neon fails its MOT is suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement, accounting for 7,414 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GK53 VJL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chrysler Neon typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 23 years old, this Chrysler Neon is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GK53 VJL registered?

GK53 VJL is a 2003 Chrysler Neon, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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