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KS05 DWF

2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

138,399 mi
Last recorded138,399 miles
Recorded on28 May 2013
Typical for 2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser62,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS05 DWF
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2013 138,399 miles
Fail 25 May 2013 138,398 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 128,412 miles

both rear anti roll bar bushes deteriorated

nearside wishbone bush split

offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

play in offside track rod end

Fail 7 Mar 2012 128,407 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

both rear anti roll bar bushes deteriorated

nearside wishbone bush split

offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

play in offside track rod end

Pass 24 Feb 2011 113,267 miles

front brake imbalance

n/s front lower suspension arm bush starting to split

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

rear hand and foot brake imbalance

rear pads very low

Fail 17 Feb 2011 113,065 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake imbalance

n/s front lower suspension arm bush starting to split

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

rear hand and foot brake imbalance

rear pads very low

Pass 23 Feb 2010 93,193 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f tyre is worn on the outer edge

o/s/f lower arm rear bush is split

Pass 5 Jan 2009 70,960 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 63,930 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 63,342 miles

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

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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KS05 DWF is a 2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KS05 DWF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KS05 DWF registered?

KS05 DWF is a 2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 8 March 2005.

Is KS05 DWF safe to buy?

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