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KA03 PTO

2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Blue Gas bi-fuel 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

125,138 mi
Last recorded125,138 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser68,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA03 PTO
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeGas bi-fuel
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2019 125,138 miles

Exhaust centre pipe clamp getting weak

Nearside Front Earth strap broken

Offside Front Earth strap broken

Offside Front Tyre worn bald on inner tread

Offside Rear Tyre worn bald on inner and outer tread

Fail 23 Oct 2019 125,138 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust centre pipe clamp getting weak

Nearside Front Earth strap broken

Offside Front Earth strap broken

Offside Front Tyre worn bald on inner tread

Offside Rear Tyre worn bald on inner and outer tread

Pass 5 Sep 2018 116,060 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 111,012 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 104,903 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 99,634 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 93,492 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 85,323 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 76,813 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 76,135 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

engine mounting bush/ arm rotten

Pass 10 Aug 2011 66,376 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/f engine stablelizing mounting bush worn

Pass 18 Aug 2010 57,617 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 57,512 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)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 50,992 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 45,632 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 20 Aug 2008 65,227 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 40,339 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2006 35,856 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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KA03 PTO is a 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Blue with a 1,996cc gas bi-fuel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KA03 PTO, 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 KA03 PTO registered?

KA03 PTO is a 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 24 July 2003.

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