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KN55 DYW

2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Blue Petrol 2429cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

89,338 mi
Last recorded89,338 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser62,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN55 DYW
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,429cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2020 89,338 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2020 89,333 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 82,530 miles

All Exhaust rubbers perished

Fail 24 Apr 2019 82,530 miles

All Exhaust rubbers perished

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced Both (4.1.4 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 75,883 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both ends (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both ends (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 65,737 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 10 Apr 2017 65,479 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 57,542 miles

slight oil leak underside engine

Fail 8 Apr 2016 57,201 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50/17 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front nail in tyre

slight oil leak underside engine

Pass 13 Apr 2015 41,596 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 27 Mar 2015 41,587 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 30,284 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2014 30,284 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 27,556 miles

nearside front brake binding slightly

no seats fitted in rear at time of test or belt recivers but seat belts are there so been tested as presented marked as fitted with one seat

offside front top mounting /spring area on a full lock is rubbing slightly

small oil leak on bottom of engine by oil filter housing

this car was not on the vts device as a pt cruiser and had no brake weight but all wheels locked up

Fail 20 Mar 2013 27,556 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

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

nearside front brake binding slightly

no seats fitted in rear at time of test or belt recivers but seat belts are there so been tested as presented marked as fitted with one seat

offside front top mounting /spring area on a full lock is rubbing slightly

small oil leak on bottom of engine by oil filter housing

this car was not on the vts device as a pt cruiser and had no brake weight but all wheels locked up

Pass 24 Mar 2012 23,133 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 20,414 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)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 15,953 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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KN55 DYW is a 2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Blue with a 2,429cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 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 KN55 DYW, 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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KN55 DYW is a 2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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