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KP52 WBJ

2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Beige Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

135,739 mi
Last recorded135,739 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2014
Typical for 2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser72,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP52 WBJ
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2014 135,739 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 121,536 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 121,535 miles

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

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear exhaust back box outer casing deteriorated

Slight oil leak from engine

slight play in steering rack

Pass 22 Oct 2012 105,661 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 105,475 miles

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

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

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

Panhard rod worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 60,673 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 60,672 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2009 67,951 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 55,298 miles

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

Rear roll bar, D bushes slight play

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

Fail 17 Oct 2008 55,275 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)

Rear roll bar, D bushes slight play

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 39,794 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 23,596 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 17,918 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2005 17,917 miles

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.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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KP52 WBJ is a 2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Beige with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 KP52 WBJ, 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 KP52 WBJ registered?

KP52 WBJ is a 2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 20 November 2002.

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