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KF02 SZJ

2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Blue Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

108,156 mi
Last recorded108,156 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser72,389 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF02 SZJ
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2017 108,156 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 101,840 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 101,840 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 93,960 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 31 Oct 2014 93,960 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2013 84,699 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2013 84,699 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 72,964 miles

Handbrake warning light staying on

Fail 25 Sep 2012 72,964 miles

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

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

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

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

Front pads approx 80% worn & discs lipped/corroded

Handbrake warning light staying on

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

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

Rear pads approx 70% worn & discs lipped

Pass 27 Sep 2011 70,306 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 70,278 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brake servo area slight oily but no leak detected.

Brake warning lamp showing on dash board.

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2010 67,392 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 63,701 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 60,921 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 57,604 miles

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 16 Jul 2007 57,604 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2006 47,998 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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KF02 SZJ is a 2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Blue with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 72,389 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 KF02 SZJ, 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 24 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 KF02 SZJ registered?

KF02 SZJ is a 2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 21 March 2002.

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