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KT02 VJP

2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Red Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

99,031 mi
Last recorded99,031 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2014
Typical for 2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser72,389 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT02 VJP
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2014 99,031 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Rear Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Mar 2014 97,481 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 56,321 miles

Nearside Front Brake Slight Binding

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

Rear Exhaust box Silencer Rusty outer cover

Pass 23 Mar 2012 54,292 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Mar 2012 54,292 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

sticker on front number plate

Pass 24 Mar 2011 50,560 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Mar 2011 50,560 miles

Centre Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 45,642 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 45,462 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2009 42,440 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Fail 13 Mar 2009 42,438 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Mar 2008 39,742 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2007 36,084 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 30,053 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)

this car will need front pads and discs in 2 to 3000 miles

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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KT02 VJP is a 2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Red with a 1,996cc petrol 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 KT02 VJP, 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 KT02 VJP registered?

KT02 VJP is a 2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 19 March 2002.

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