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KFV 406S

2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Black Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

99,790 mi
Last recorded99,790 miles
Recorded on17 May 2023
Typical for 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser73,288 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKFV 406S
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 May 2023 99,790 miles

rear axle corroded

Fail 16 May 2023 99,790 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

rear axle corroded

Pass 4 May 2022 97,161 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2022 97,161 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 93,471 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2021 93,471 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Feb 2021 93,364 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 91,028 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbones rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wheel binding slightly

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbones rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front binding slightly

Pass 19 Dec 2018 88,475 miles

Headlight plastic units outers are fading, aim only just within limit

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

Fail 19 Dec 2018 88,475 miles

Headlight plastic units outers are fading, aim only just within limit

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 83,964 miles

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

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

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

low engine oil

Pass 16 Sep 2016 79,872 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 78,612 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 72,792 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 72,681 miles

O/S/F WISHBONE BUSH SEPERATING / O/S/F TYRE CUT OUT BAD ON INNER EDGE X CLOSE TO LIMIT /

TRACKING / N/S/F TYRE CUTTING OUT ON INNER EDGE / BOTH REAR FLEXIS CORRODING / SLIGHT OIL LEAK / O/S TRACK ROD BOOT SPLITTING / REAR DROP LINK BUSHES

Fail 2 Oct 2013 72,681 miles

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

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

O/S/F WISHBONE BUSH SEPERATING / O/S/F TYRE CUT OUT BAD ON INNER EDGE X CLOSE TO LIMIT /

TRACKING / N/S/F TYRE CUTTING OUT ON INNER EDGE / BOTH REAR FLEXIS CORRODING / SLIGHT OIL LEAK / O/S TRACK ROD BOOT SPLITTING / REAR DROP LINK BUSHES

Pass 23 Aug 2012 58,550 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)

Fail 23 Aug 2012 58,550 miles

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

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)

Fail 11 Oct 2011 48,937 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

front brake discs pited

Pass 1 Aug 2011 48,686 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 45,804 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 42,948 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 42,945 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

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)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 36,878 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 36,868 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)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 31,455 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 25,958 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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KFV 406S is a 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Black with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 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 KFV 406S, 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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KFV 406S is a 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 30 October 2001.

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