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KP02 HBJ

2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Blue Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

126,671 mi
Last recorded126,671 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser72,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP02 HBJ
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 126,671 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2025 124,529 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2024 122,531 miles
Fail 1 May 2024 122,531 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 15 May 2023 120,479 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 118,703 miles
Fail 18 May 2022 118,703 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 May 2021 117,854 miles

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fail 13 May 2021 117,854 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 22 May 2020 116,757 miles
Fail 15 May 2020 116,757 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength close to Axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 113,547 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 113,547 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 109,135 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 109,134 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed joint steering rack area (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 May 2017 104,293 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear Tyres cracking edges

Pass 4 May 2016 98,895 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 98,895 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

both front Tyres wearing uneven

Pass 15 May 2015 95,864 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 93,354 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 90,196 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 87,561 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 84,286 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 75,920 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 75,722 miles

Offside Front Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 May 2009 66,345 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 56,768 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 47,666 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2006 38,540 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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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KP02 HBJ is a 2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Blue with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 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 KP02 HBJ, 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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What year was KP02 HBJ registered?

KP02 HBJ is a 2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 30 May 2002.

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The MOT history for KP02 HBJ shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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