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KM53 UAK

2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

174,845 mi
Last recorded174,845 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser68,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM53 UAK
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2018 174,845 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2016 161,187 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2016 161,185 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2015 148,484 miles

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

Offside Front engine stabilizer bar bush split.

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

both rear brake hose centre metal sections corroded

oil leak

Fail 9 Dec 2015 148,481 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front engine stabilizer bar bush split.

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

both rear brake hose centre metal sections corroded

oil leak

Pass 17 Dec 2014 135,470 miles

Oil leak

both rear brake hoses have corroded middle sections

o/s/f engine stabilizer bush split

Fail 4 Dec 2014 134,923 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

both rear brake hoses have corroded middle sections

o/s/f engine stabilizer bush split

Pass 9 Dec 2013 123,728 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside and offside front brake discs slight uneveness

nearside and offside rear brake hose (pipe section starting to corrode)

one of three centre rear brake lights inop

Fail 4 Dec 2013 123,626 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside and offside front brake discs slight uneveness

nearside and offside rear brake hose (pipe section starting to corrode)

one of three centre rear brake lights inop

Pass 12 Dec 2012 112,497 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

centre brake light has one out of three bulbs not working

nearside and offside front inner rear wishbone arm bushes starting to deteriorate

slight fluctuation offside front brake

Pass 13 Dec 2011 101,174 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2011 100,803 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 95,117 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

o/s rack end slight play

Pass 15 Dec 2009 86,928 miles

nearside and offside front inner wishbone arm bushes starting to deteriorate

nearside front brake pad warning wire broken

Pass 8 Dec 2008 76,825 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre starting to wear low on very outer edge

Pass 27 Dec 2007 66,894 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2006 53,915 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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KM53 UAK is a 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 KM53 UAK, 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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KM53 UAK is a 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 2 December 2003.

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