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KJ51 EPZ

2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Red Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,809 mi
Last recorded72,809 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2015
Typical for 2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser72,389 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ51 EPZ
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2015 72,809 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2014 70,950 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 70,950 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 26 Jun 2013 69,986 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 69,986 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 4 Jun 2012 66,443 miles

Coolant low

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 4 Jun 2012 66,443 miles

Coolant low

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2011 62,451 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2010 58,909 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 54,204 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 2 May 2008 49,352 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 45,790 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2007 44,548 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 29,831 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 29,831 miles

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

Offside Front 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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KJ51 EPZ is a 2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Red with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KJ51 EPZ, 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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KJ51 EPZ is a 2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 29 January 2002.

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