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KN53 AEK

2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Red Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,832 mi
Last recorded85,832 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser68,331 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN53 AEK
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2021 85,832 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear steel brake pipes to bonded flexi-hoses corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 85,504 miles

Nearside Rear steel brake pipe to bonded flexi-hose corroded

Offside Rear steel brake pipe to bonded flexi-hose corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coils rusty (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2020 85,501 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective frosted lens resulting in no beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective frosted lens resulting in no beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear steel brake pipe to bonded flexi-hose corroded

Offside Rear steel brake pipe to bonded flexi-hose corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coils rusty (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 83,849 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 82,274 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 82,270 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 80,514 miles

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

water leak ?

Fail 21 Apr 2017 80,509 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

water leak ?

Pass 22 Apr 2016 77,923 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to and from the flexi rubber hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Outer c.v. rubber boot leaking grease

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to and from the flexi rubber hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust box the outer metal skin corroded.

Fail 22 Apr 2016 77,923 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to and from the flexi rubber hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Outer c.v. rubber boot leaking grease

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to and from the flexi rubber hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust box the outer metal skin corroded.

Pass 24 Apr 2015 75,322 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

rear wiper blade incomplete.

the rear of the exhaust system (two)mountings adrift.

Pass 23 Apr 2014 72,352 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

inner edge of the nearside front tyre part worn.

rear exhaust mounting adrift/but not insecure

Pass 24 Apr 2013 69,068 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust rear box showing corrosion

rear wiper blade incomplete

slight leak of power steering fluid from the offside part of the steering rack

Fail 23 Apr 2013 69,068 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust rear box showing corrosion

rear wiper blade incomplete

slight leak of power steering fluid from the offside part of the steering rack

Pass 20 Apr 2012 65,954 miles

slight power steering fluid leak offside part of the steering rack

Fail 20 Apr 2012 65,954 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

slight power steering fluid leak offside part of the steering rack

Pass 22 Apr 2011 61,683 miles

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

offside and nearside front brake discs showing wear to inner parts

Pass 23 Apr 2010 57,742 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

slight oil dampness showing to the offside part of the steering rack [power steering fluid]

Pass 22 Apr 2009 54,394 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 54,394 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Apr 2008 50,559 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

nearside front tyre showing wear to tread patern

offside front inner part of brake disc showing surface corrosion.

Fail 22 Apr 2008 50,559 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

nearside front tyre showing wear to tread patern

offside front inner part of brake disc showing surface corrosion.

Pass 30 Aug 2007 46,593 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 34,453 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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KN53 AEK is a 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Red with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KN53 AEK, 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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KN53 AEK is a 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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