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KJ03 ZVT

2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

103,280 mi
Last recorded103,280 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser68,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ03 ZVT
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2015 103,280 miles

suspension is noisy in operation, patterns are poor, centre stop lamp has a bulb not working, front indicators are faded, screen is scratched, rear antiroll bar links are worn

Fail 10 Mar 2015 103,280 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

suspension is noisy in operation, patterns are poor, centre stop lamp has a bulb not working, front indicators are faded, screen is scratched, rear antiroll bar links are worn

Pass 7 Mar 2014 97,814 miles

1 bulb not working on hi-level brake

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

both front indicators pale

o/s/r tyre low on pressure

pas pipe damp

Fail 7 Mar 2014 97,814 miles

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

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

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

both front indicators pale

o/s/r tyre low on pressure

pas pipe damp

1 bulb not working on hi-level brake

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 91,486 miles

offside front tyre has bald inner edge, offside steering arm worn, offside track rod end worn

Fail 12 Nov 2012 91,486 miles

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

offside front tyre has bald inner edge, offside steering arm worn, offside track rod end worn

Pass 6 Sep 2011 84,095 miles

slight play in off side rack, near side front wish bone rear bush is split and worn and is near to a failure, near side rear tyre worn on edge, neear side front wheel damaged on inner beed

Pass 17 May 2010 73,723 miles

offside rack worn

Fail 17 May 2010 73,723 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside rack worn

Pass 20 Apr 2009 65,502 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 65,442 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

centre stop light has one bulb not working, front indicator bulbs starting to fade, near side rear tyre is worn outer edge, off side front wheel rim slight damage inner edge, near side front tyre is worn outer edge

Pass 14 Apr 2008 58,151 miles

Slight play in off side of rack, front suspension arms rear bushes are starting to split, off side front tyre is low on inner edge, slight play in both rear antiroll bar bushes

Pass 29 Mar 2007 51,862 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 51,856 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2006 37,106 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 37,105 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)

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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KJ03 ZVT is a 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 KJ03 ZVT, 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 KJ03 ZVT registered?

KJ03 ZVT is a 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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