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KL05 LHJ

2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Black Petrol 2429cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

130,004 mi
Last recorded130,004 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser62,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL05 LHJ
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,429cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2024 130,004 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 129,284 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all 4 corners (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 123,423 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 115,165 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 115,165 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 107,564 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 98,637 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 86,507 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2018 86,507 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 76,397 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak filter corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2016 62,724 miles

Offside Front anti roll bar link bolt corroded

Rear Brake pipes have slight corrosion

Rear anti roll bar bushes and link have play

Slight engine coolant leak

Fail 26 Aug 2016 62,724 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front anti roll bar link bolt corroded

Rear Brake pipes have slight corrosion

Rear anti roll bar bushes and link have play

Slight engine coolant leak

Pass 28 Aug 2015 50,093 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2015 50,093 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 45,089 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn on outter edge

Pass 21 Aug 2013 40,974 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Aug 2013 40,973 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated 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)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2012 36,356 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 31,081 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 31,081 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 28,127 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 28,127 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 26,031 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 26,031 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 23,497 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 15,385 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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KL05 LHJ is a 2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Black with a 2,429cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 KL05 LHJ, 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 KL05 LHJ registered?

KL05 LHJ is a 2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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