CarVerify

Free Car Check

KP03 NKF

2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Blue Diesel 2148cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

173,202 mi
Last recorded173,202 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser68,331 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Chrysler
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

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

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2014 173,202 miles

beam patterns poor

front suspension arm inner bushes splitting

grease/oil on n/s inner cv gaiter

osf tyre wearing on inner edge

slight bind @ osf

Fail 21 Jul 2014 173,119 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

grease/oil on n/s inner cv gaiter

osf tyre wearing on inner edge

slight bind @ osf

beam patterns poor

front suspension arm inner bushes splitting

Pass 13 Jul 2013 147,758 miles

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

slight noise from offside front suspension

Fail 12 Jul 2013 147,706 miles

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

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

slight noise from offside front suspension

Pass 16 Jun 2012 126,469 miles

centre bush on axle worn

front inner (rear) suspension bushes tearing

osr brake pad low

Fail 14 Jun 2012 126,417 miles

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

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

centre bush on axle worn

front inner (rear) suspension bushes tearing

osr brake pad low

Pass 23 Jun 2011 105,727 miles

nsf suspension arm bush separating

rear brake discs corroded..inners

Fail 20 Jun 2011 105,675 miles

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

nsf suspension arm bush separating

rear brake discs corroded..inners

Pass 17 Jun 2010 91,700 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 91,632 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 73,210 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm 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)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 45,984 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2008 45,984 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2007 37,319 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 25,984 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
Full Chrysler Pt Cruiser reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

KP03 NKF is a 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NKF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KP03 NKF?

You can check the full history of KP03 NKF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was KP03 NKF registered?

KP03 NKF is a 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 2 May 2003.

Is KP03 NKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP03 NKF shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KP03 NKF have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on KP03 NKF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.