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KM53 TYK

2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

90,611 mi
Last recorded90,611 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser68,331 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM53 TYK
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2014 90,611 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 61,930 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

emissions level high 2.86m-1

o/s door mirror body bamaged

Fail 11 Jan 2013 61,930 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

emissions level high 2.86m-1

o/s door mirror body bamaged

Pass 20 Jan 2012 54,857 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

drivers door mirror has been repaired with cable ties

front brake discs corroded and pitted

rear brake discs pitted

Fail 18 Jan 2012 54,852 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

drivers door mirror has been repaired with cable ties

front brake discs corroded and pitted

offside headlamp full of condensation

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 20 Jan 2011 44,670 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 36,684 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

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

Fail 4 Nov 2009 36,684 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 29,718 miles

offside rear tyre outter wall scuffed

Fail 5 Nov 2008 29,718 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

offside rear tyre outter wall scuffed

Pass 7 Nov 2007 24,597 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 17,243 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 17,243 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding 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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KM53 TYK is a 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 KM53 TYK, 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 KM53 TYK registered?

KM53 TYK is a 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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