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KS52 VWW

2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Red Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

151,848 mi
Last recorded151,848 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser68,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS52 VWW
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2019 151,848 miles

Coolant leak rad ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished (5.2.3 (e))

both rear coils springs corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2018 151,028 miles

Coolant leak radiator ()

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement offside lower (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

rear exhaust box badly corroded

Fail 21 Mar 2018 150,988 miles

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

Coolant leak radiator ()

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement offside lower (6.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

rear exhaust box badly corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2017 149,387 miles

Coolant leak radiator ()

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2017 149,364 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Coolant leak radiator ()

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2016 147,815 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing rear most bush (2.5.B.1a)

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

nearside front brake binding slightly

under side of vehicle corroding

Fail 2 Apr 2016 147,799 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened bolt snapped and bush missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing rear most bush (2.5.B.1a)

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

under side of vehicle corroding

Pass 8 Apr 2015 143,401 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

air leak from engine area

rear brake discs corroding

Fail 7 Apr 2015 143,399 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

air leak from engine area

rear brake discs corroding

Pass 31 Mar 2014 137,489 miles

n/s/r tyre 2mm tread depth

o/s/r tyre 2mm tread depth

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

slight damage to n/s/f wheel rim inner edge

Fail 26 Mar 2014 137,423 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

n/s/r tyre 2mm tread depth

o/s/r tyre 2mm tread depth

slight damage to n/s/f wheel rim inner edge

Pass 26 Mar 2013 129,597 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 119,969 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 119,969 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 110,001 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2011 110,001 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 100,489 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Mar 2010 100,848 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 89,986 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 67,517 miles

Front and Rea brake pads look low.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Mar 2008 67,515 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)

Front and Rea brake pads look low.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 44,721 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 35,297 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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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KS52 VWW is a 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Red with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

Across all 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 68,331 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 KS52 VWW, 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 23 years old, this Chrysler Pt Cruiser is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KS52 VWW is a 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 27 January 2003.

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