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KP03 ZDL

2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

135,675 mi
Last recorded135,675 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser68,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP03 ZDL
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2017 135,675 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2017 135,671 miles

Central Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement STEADY BAR FRONT BUSH SEPARATED. (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases SILENCER BOX CORRODED LEAKING (7.1.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play TRACK ROD END. (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated METAL PIPES ON BRAKE HOSES CORRODED. (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated METAL PIPES ON HOSES CORRODED (3.6.B.4d)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front BROKEN AIR CON PIPE HANGING DOWN

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 126,321 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

long park brake travel

poor beam pattern on both front headlamps

rear axle slightly corroded

Fail 7 Jan 2016 126,246 miles

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

long park brake travel

poor beam pattern on both front headlamps

rear axle slightly corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2015 119,765 miles

both rear outer sills corroded

front disks heavily corroded on inner faces, but still in balance

rear disks corroded on inner faces

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 14 Jan 2015 119,760 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both rear outer sills corroded

front disks heavily corroded on inner faces, but still in balance

rear disks corroded on inner faces

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2014 114,811 miles

both rear outer sills corroded and weak

damp around offside end of steering rack

front discs poor surface condition

front tyres close tolegal limit

nearside trackrod end ball joint has slight play

rear antiroll bar linkage rubber bushes worn and have slight movement

rear discs poor surface condition

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2013 106,204 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 Jan 2012 92,244 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 92,244 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 81,776 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 66,406 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 50,520 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 26 Jan 2009 50,461 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 15 Jan 2008 39,139 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2007 34,178 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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KP03 ZDL is a 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 ZDL, 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 ZDL is a 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 28 May 2003.

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