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KM51 BWH

2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Blue Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

53,214 mi
Last recorded53,214 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser73,288 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM51 BWH
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 53,214 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2025 51,999 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2024 50,516 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 49,664 miles

rear brake discs are starting to pit

Pass 6 Jun 2022 48,175 miles

rear brake discs are starting to pit

Pass 21 Jun 2021 46,954 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2021 46,954 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre is cracked to the cords on the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Mar 2019 45,772 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2019 45,772 miles

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

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 38,965 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 36,296 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 34,918 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 33,433 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 29,010 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2013 27,749 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 26,384 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2012 26,384 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 24,795 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2011 24,795 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 20,580 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2010 20,580 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 18,549 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2009 18,549 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2008 16,605 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2007 15,383 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 13,821 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2006 13,821 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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KM51 BWH is a 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Blue with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 73,288 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 KM51 BWH, 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 25 years old, this Chrysler Pt Cruiser is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KM51 BWH registered?

KM51 BWH is a 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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