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HF51 KCU

2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Blue Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

129,963 mi
Last recorded129,963 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2014
Typical for 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser73,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF51 KCU
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2014 129,963 miles

gearbox oil leak

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Fail 9 Jun 2014 129,962 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

gearbox oil leak

Pass 29 May 2013 123,960 miles

1/3 high level brake light not working

corrosion, front and rear anti roll bar, chassis,rear axle and rear spring cups

rear tyres worn

Fail 30 Apr 2013 123,882 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

1/3 high level brake light not working

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

corrosion, rear axle, rear spring cups, chassis, front and rear anti roll bars and front wishbones

rear tyres worn

Pass 11 May 2012 116,505 miles

Both front tyres wearing smooth on inner edges, but no choreds visible.

Drivers side front dip beam has poor image.

Front brake discs corroded and worn.

Front brakes on maximum 25% inbalance.

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

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

Passenger side rear bumper lamp lens broken.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 May 2011 111,149 miles

Both front discs corroded on inner face

Centre exhaust system surface corrosion deteriated-not leaking

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Plastic covers fitted to inner sills

Surface corrosion to both front lower wishbones

Surface corrosion to rear suspension/axle carrier and anti roll bar components

Fail 9 May 2011 111,146 miles

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

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

Both front discs corroded on inner face

Centre exhaust system surface corrosion deteriated-not leaking

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Plastic covers fitted to inner sills

Surface corrosion to both front lower wishbones

Surface corrosion to rear suspension/axle carrier and anti roll bar components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 May 2010 104,260 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

corrosion to both rear spring cups

front wishbones corroded

Pass 11 May 2009 97,969 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 3 Aug 2007 76,247 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2006 60,369 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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HF51 KCU is a 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Blue with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 73,288 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 HF51 KCU, 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 25 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 HF51 KCU registered?

HF51 KCU is a 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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