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KM55 AEP

2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Blue Petrol 2429cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

93,349 mi
Last recorded93,349 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser62,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM55 AEP
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,429cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 93,349 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 93,342 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 93,335 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension rod fractured link (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Apr 2017 88,424 miles

Both front suspension, lower arm, rear bush - perished/split

Rear anti roll bar D rubbers worn

Pass 4 Dec 2015 79,358 miles

rear anti roll bar bushes worn

wear n/s track rod end

Pass 24 Nov 2014 71,482 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 63,467 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 56,463 miles

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

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

n/s/f headlamp aim slightly high.

oil leaks around bottom of engine area.

travel in hand brake lever.

Fail 31 Oct 2012 56,463 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

n/s/f headlamp aim slightly high.

oil leaks around bottom of engine area.

travel in hand brake lever.

Pass 25 Nov 2011 50,655 miles

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

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

corrosion in rear exhaust system.

n/s/f headlamp aim slightly high req's attention.

n/s/f tyre worn 2mm.

oil leaks around bottom of o/s engine area req's attention.

suspect n/s/f inner brake pad worn low req's attention.

suspect tyres pressures low.

travel in hand brake lever.

Pass 26 Nov 2010 44,911 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

n/s & o/s/f lower suspension wish bone inner rear suport bushes slightly worn.

Pass 18 Nov 2009 38,387 miles

o/s/r tyre worn 2mm & worn on outside edge req's replaceing.

Pass 7 Nov 2008 28,850 miles

travel in hand brake lever.

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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KM55 AEP is a 2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Blue with a 2,429cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 KM55 AEP, 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 KM55 AEP registered?

KM55 AEP is a 2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 9 November 2005.

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