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HG53 KHA

2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Beige Petrol 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

91,498 mi
Last recorded91,498 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser68,331 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG53 KHA
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2016 91,498 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2016 91,458 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 86,225 miles

Front headlights lenses slightly misted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear tyre is cracking on outer sidewall

engine cover fitted

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs corroded

rear discs corroded

Fail 5 Dec 2015 86,216 miles

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

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

Front headlights lenses slightly misted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear tyre is cracking on outer sidewall

coolant leak from bottom radiator hose

engine cover fitted

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs corroded

rear discs corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2014 80,980 miles

both front suspension arm rear bushes starting to de-bond

offside rear tyre perishing & splitting

Fail 6 Nov 2014 80,920 miles

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

both front suspension arm rear bushes starting to de-bond

offside rear tyre perishing & splitting

Pass 22 Jul 2013 75,807 miles

poor beam patterns to both head lamps

Pass 15 Jun 2012 65,572 miles

n/s wiper blade is split but still clears screen

steel sections of flexible brake pipes are showing signs of corrosion

Fail 2 Jun 2012 65,572 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s wiper blade is split but still clears screen

steel sections of flexible brake pipes are showing signs of corrosion

Pass 24 Sep 2010 64,611 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 57,004 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Sep 2008 47,927 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 38,152 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 22,046 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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HG53 KHA is a 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Beige with a 2,148cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 68,331 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 HG53 KHA, 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 23 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 HG53 KHA registered?

HG53 KHA is a 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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