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KP03 NCZ

2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

130,651 mi
Last recorded130,651 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser68,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP03 NCZ
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2019 130,651 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 120,315 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s and n/s (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drum stick (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective torn (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Fail 26 Sep 2018 120,259 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s and n/s (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drum stick (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective torn (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 111,462 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre Perished

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

Pass 15 Jul 2017 108,820 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens deteriorated. (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens deteriorated. (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer slightly deteriorated. (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 100,522 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 100,518 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2015 94,095 miles

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

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

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

both rear shockers slight corroded

o/s/f wheel binding slightly

Fail 27 May 2015 94,095 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brake pipes at rear have slight corrosion

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

Offside front wheel binding slightly

Rear shockers corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2014 91,292 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 91,292 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 89,214 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 89,214 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

fuel injector seals leaking causing fumes to escape

Pass 10 Jan 2012 86,801 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

engine missfiring

nearside front wishbone rear bush parting

Fail 9 Jan 2012 86,798 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

engine missfiring

nearside front wishbone rear bush parting

Pass 19 Oct 2010 79,442 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2010 79,442 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 72,931 miles

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

Front tyres wearing on inner edge

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

Nearside rear tyre deteriorated

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 66,749 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2008 66,749 miles

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 61,438 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 58,652 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 40,901 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 39,743 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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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KP03 NCZ is a 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 KP03 NCZ, 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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KP03 NCZ is a 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 16 May 2003.

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