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KG53 HNE

2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

84,164 mi
Last recorded84,164 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser68,331 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG53 HNE
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 84,164 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 83,390 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both sides front and both sides rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test and centre rear ()

Pass 29 Nov 2023 81,178 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides lens opered (4.1.4 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak under the engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 79,322 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides lens opered (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing and getting low to nearing 2mm

Oil leak, but not excessive under the engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 76,568 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 73,445 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 67,282 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rearbox (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Oct 2019 67,282 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rearbox (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 62,815 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 61,263 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 60,965 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 59,735 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 57,164 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 54,570 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 51,746 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 47,950 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 43,691 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 39,019 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 39,019 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 35,054 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 30,880 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 25,884 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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KG53 HNE is a 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 KG53 HNE, 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 KG53 HNE registered?

KG53 HNE is a 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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The MOT history for KG53 HNE shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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