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KN02 WPL

2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Red Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2025
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

275,276 mi
Last recorded275,276 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2024
Typical for 2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser72,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN02 WPL
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2024 275,276 miles

Central Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 252,119 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2023 251,621 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 237,261 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2022 236,634 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 221,123 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Sep 2021 220,883 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s and o/s outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn n/s and o/s drop links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 202,986 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 184,221 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 165,892 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 150,072 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Sep 2017 150,071 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 139,730 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Sep 2016 139,724 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 124,842 miles

Front n/s and o/s worn on inner edge

Rear o/s rear tyre worn on edge

Pass 30 Sep 2014 116,441 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 29 Sep 2014 116,439 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 108,572 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s rear tyre worn on edge

Pass 1 Oct 2012 103,571 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

rear exhaust bracket broken but not insecure

Pass 7 Oct 2011 98,749 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 98,743 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 93,321 miles

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

slight fluctuation at front brakes

Pass 26 May 2009 85,003 miles

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

n/s and o/s front tyres worn on edge

Fail 26 May 2009 85,003 miles

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

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

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

n/s and o/s front tyres worn on edge

Pass 20 Jun 2008 75,904 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 75,898 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 67,696 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2007 67,696 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 11 May 2006 47,685 miles

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

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

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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KN02 WPL is a 2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Red with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 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 KN02 WPL, 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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KN02 WPL is a 2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 24 May 2002.

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