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KU02 RUO

2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Red Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2014
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

135,062 mi
Last recorded135,062 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2013
Typical for 2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser72,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU02 RUO
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2013 135,062 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 120,468 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 120,468 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 104,377 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 15 Jun 2011 104,015 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 87,706 miles

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 29 Jun 2009 72,415 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 66,011 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)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 42,575 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2007 40,678 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2007 40,678 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2006 33,707 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 33,707 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

rear centre seat belt mechanism jammed

travel on parking brake lever

Pass 3 Apr 2006 33,688 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 33,688 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 20 Mar 2006 33,639 miles

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

front fog lights inop.

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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KU02 RUO is a 2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Red with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 KU02 RUO, 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 KU02 RUO registered?

KU02 RUO is a 2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 25 March 2002.

Is KU02 RUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU02 RUO shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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