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KP55 XFE

2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

146,348 mi
Last recorded146,348 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser62,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP55 XFE
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2016 146,348 miles

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

injector leaking

n/s rear parking brake has a lower reading

Fail 26 Sep 2016 146,348 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

injector leaking

n/s rear parking brake has a lower reading

Pass 6 Oct 2015 140,419 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 124,342 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 124,342 miles

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 109,510 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 109,510 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 96,873 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 96,873 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 70,007 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 70,007 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 52,346 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 39,669 miles

BOTH FRONT LOWER WISHBONE REAR BUSHS STARTING TO PEEL OUT,SMALL CHIP IN W/SCREEN ZONE B,FRONT NO PLATE HAS MINOR DAMAGE,OIL LEVEL ON MINIMUM

Fail 20 Jan 2009 39,669 miles

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

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

BOTH FRONT LOWER WISHBONE REAR BUSHS STARTING TO PEEL OUT,SMALL CHIP IN W/SCREEN ZONE B,FRONT NO PLATE HAS MINOR DAMAGE,OIL LEVEL ON MINIMUM

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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KP55 XFE is a 2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 62,374 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 KP55 XFE, 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 21 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 KP55 XFE registered?

KP55 XFE is a 2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 7 December 2005.

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