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KG05 ELU

2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Black Petrol 2429cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,503 mi
Last recorded96,503 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser62,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG05 ELU
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,429cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 96,503 miles

UNDER SIDE OF VEHICLE IS CORRODED

Fail 6 Oct 2025 96,503 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

UNDER SIDE OF VEHICLE IS CORRODED

Pass 29 Oct 2024 96,094 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 95,662 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 95,139 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 94,223 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 94,223 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 92,725 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 90,125 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 90,125 miles

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 May 2018 85,934 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 78,763 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 77,257 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 77,257 miles

Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 71,822 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

windows tinted

Fail 30 Apr 2015 71,822 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

windows tinted

Pass 7 May 2014 67,691 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

washer jets weak

Pass 10 May 2013 60,191 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 54,847 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)

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2011 46,674 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 39,987 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2010 39,987 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

offside front wiper blade slightly split

Pass 24 Apr 2009 31,919 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 25,094 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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KG05 ELU is a 2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Black with a 2,429cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 62,374 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 KG05 ELU, 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 21 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 KG05 ELU registered?

KG05 ELU is a 2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 20 April 2005.

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