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KM52 PCX

2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

205,250 mi
Last recorded205,250 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2014
Typical for 2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser72,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM52 PCX
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2014 205,250 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 205,103 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 197,907 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 185,976 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 175,929 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 159,069 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 159,069 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 126,917 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Jun 2009 126,640 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside rear tyre worn on outer tread section.

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2008 105,890 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Some surface corrosion of metal part of rear flexible brake pipes.

Pass 21 Dec 2006 75,358 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 74,277 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2005 49,668 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

adjustment to handbrake travel

discs corroding

metal pipes on rear brake hoses corroding

slight play in steering rack

wishbone bushes splitting

Fail 14 Nov 2005 49,668 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

adjustment to handbrake travel

discs corroding

metal pipes on rear brake hoses corroding

slight play in steering rack

wishbone bushes splitting

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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KM52 PCX is a 2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 KM52 PCX, 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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What year was KM52 PCX registered?

KM52 PCX is a 2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 3 December 2002.

Is KM52 PCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KM52 PCX shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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