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KR08 VYX

2008 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Blue Petrol 2429cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2024
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

103,949 mi
Last recorded103,949 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Chrysler Pt Cruiser57,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR08 VYX
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,429cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2023 103,949 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broken

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Reverse light not working

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 14 Feb 2022 103,028 miles

BOTH front shock absorbers & springs corroding

BOTH rear brakes slightly binding

NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL OUTER RIM DAMAGED CLOSE TO EXCESS

Nearside Front wheel inner & outer rims slight damage

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear light unit cracked

corrosion taking place to underside

nearside & offside inner sills corroding

slight oil leak

steering rack damp (at pipes into rack)

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 14 Feb 2022 103,021 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper blade split & deteriorated (3.4 (b) (ii))

BOTH front shock absorbers & springs corroding

BOTH rear brakes slightly binding

NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL OUTER RIM DAMAGED CLOSE TO EXCESS

Nearside Front wheel inner & outer rims slight damage

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear light unit cracked

corrosion taking place to underside

nearside & offside inner sills corroding

slight oil leak

steering rack damp (at pipes into rack)

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 2 Feb 2021 102,226 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2021 102,225 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 92,549 miles

Nearside Front wheel outer rim damaged.

Nearside Rear wheel rim damaged.

Offside Front Lower engine stabiliser bush deteriorated & splitting.

Offside Rear light unit condensated.

Offside Rear number plate light dim.

front brake pad wear sensor wires broken.

slight oil leak.

stone chip in front screen.

Fail 21 Feb 2020 92,549 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front wheel outer rim damaged.

Nearside Rear wheel rim damaged.

Offside Front Lower engine stabiliser bush deteriorated & splitting.

Offside Rear light unit condensated.

Offside Rear number plate light dim.

front brake pad wear sensor wires broken.

slight oil leak.

stone chip in front screen.

Pass 14 Feb 2019 75,100 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2019 75,099 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 69,626 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak engine

Fail 10 Feb 2018 69,273 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak engine

Pass 28 Feb 2017 59,356 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 18 Feb 2017 59,332 miles

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

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

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

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

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

engine oil leak

Pass 6 Feb 2016 50,300 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2016 50,300 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2015 42,957 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Feb 2014 37,340 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2014 37,340 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2013 31,990 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2013 31,977 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 28,427 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 28,427 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 20,137 miles

brake judder from front brakes

front brakes rusty

n/s/f bottom arm rear bush starting to seperate

o/s/f bottom arm rear bush starting to seperate

rear brake discs rusty

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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KR08 VYX is a 2008 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Blue with a 2,429cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

Across all 2008 Chrysler Pt Cruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 57,960 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 KR08 VYX, 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 18 years old, this Chrysler Pt Cruiser is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KR08 VYX registered?

KR08 VYX is a 2008 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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