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KP51 SMU

2001 Chrysler Neon

Green Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

54,943 mi
Last recorded54,943 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2011
Typical for 2001 Chrysler Neon62,827 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP51 SMU
MakeChrysler
ModelNeon
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2011 54,943 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE ON LIMIT , ADVISE ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Fail 24 Feb 2011 54,943 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE ON LIMIT , ADVISE ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 4 Mar 2010 49,339 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN , CENTER REAR STOP LIGHT NOT WORKING , ALL BRAKE DISCS RUSTED , BOTH FRONT AIMS ON LOWER LIMMIT , REAR EXHAUST HAS A VERY SLIGHT LEAK , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST ,

Fail 1 Feb 2010 49,332 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

CENTER REAR STOP LIGHT NOT WORKING , ALL BRAKE DISCS RUSTED , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 29,113 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2008 29,108 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 Jan 2008 21,850 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 21,850 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 13,781 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

small cut in offside rear tyre tread

very slight splitting to nearside and offside front lower arm rear bushes

Pass 20 Dec 2006 13,781 miles

small cut in offside rear tyre tread

very slight splitting to nearside and offside front lower arm rear bushes

How Reliable is the Chrysler Neon?

Based on 125,009 MOT tests across 15,659 vehicles.

69.6%
Pass Rate
5,166
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
15,659
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 7,414
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,437
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,612
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,708
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 4,272
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KP51 SMU is a 2001 Chrysler Neon in Green with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2001 Chrysler Neon models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 62,827 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 Neon fails its MOT is suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement, accounting for 7,414 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KP51 SMU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chrysler Neon typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 25 years old, this Chrysler Neon is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KP51 SMU registered?

KP51 SMU is a 2001 Chrysler Neon, first registered on 9 November 2001.

Is KP51 SMU safe to buy?

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