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KN04 XVU

2004 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Green Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

181,918 mi
Last recorded181,918 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Chrysler Pt Cruiser65,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN04 XVU
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 181,918 miles

surface corrosion on all coil springs

Pass 29 Nov 2024 178,301 miles

Nearside Rear handbrake effort low

corrosion in springs and nearside front strut

slight movement in rear anti roll bar d bushes

vehicle tested as diesel -2.2 crd engine and not as petrol as stated on inspection report

Pass 30 Nov 2023 169,979 miles

front lower ball joint rubbers lifting

low effort from nearside rear handbrake

slight play in nearside front lower ball joint

Pass 24 Nov 2022 160,161 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 156,114 miles

Offside Front Inner cv boot covered in grease

rear brake hose ferrules covered in grease,condition unknown

Pass 10 Nov 2020 151,244 miles

Corrosion in metal section of rear brake pipes

Pass 22 May 2019 141,404 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 132,715 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Outer sills rusting

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2017 124,560 miles

corrosion starting on outer sills

Pass 25 May 2016 61,555 miles

Nearside Front brake slightly binding

condition of all brake pads unknown-limited vision

corrosion in brake hose ferrules,limited vision

susp bushes/rubbers worn generally

Fail 5 Apr 2016

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

corrosion in nearside outer sill

corrosion in rear brake hose ferrules,limited vision on exact condition

nearside front brake slightly binding

nearside front lower ball joint rubber worn

wear in front suspension bushes

Pass 27 Nov 2014 50,421 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Nov 2013 47,044 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/f tyre cracking on inner tyre wall

Fail 23 Nov 2013 47,044 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/f tyre cracking on inner tyre wall

Pass 27 Nov 2012 43,818 miles

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

play in os rack

Pass 28 Nov 2011 38,401 miles

lower arm bushes worn

oil leak

Pass 1 Nov 2010 32,159 miles

wear front tyres inner edge

Pass 20 Nov 2009 24,185 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 24,159 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 16,303 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 16,302 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 11 Apr 2008 16,295 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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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KN04 XVU is a 2004 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Green with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2004 Chrysler Pt Cruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 65,780 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 KN04 XVU, 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 22 years old, this Chrysler Pt Cruiser is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KN04 XVU registered?

KN04 XVU is a 2004 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 30 June 2004.

Is KN04 XVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN04 XVU shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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