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KU08 YEX

2008 Chrysler-jeep 300

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

167,811 mi
Last recorded167,811 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Chrysler-jeep 30078,753 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU08 YEX
MakeChrysler-jeep
Model300
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 167,811 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Feb 2025 167,780 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 161,541 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2024 161,437 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 153,624 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 148,258 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 140,597 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 135,113 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 135,112 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 126,584 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 114,950 miles

Very strong diesel smell from engine bay laeak not visible due to engine covers

Fail 12 Feb 2018 114,820 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Very strong diesel smell from engine bay laeak not visible due to engine covers

Pass 13 Feb 2017 100,489 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake disc heat shield insecure and fouling the disc

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 13 Feb 2017 100,489 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake disc heat shield insecure and fouling the disc

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Feb 2016 87,248 miles

engine light on

handbrake efficiency only just reached minimum effort

Pass 23 Feb 2015 65,377 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 52,455 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Feb 2014 52,455 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Feb 2013 34,315 miles

Nearside 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)

Fail 14 Feb 2013 34,314 miles

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

Nearside 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 27 Feb 2012 28,629 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 22,122 miles

How Reliable is the Chrysler-jeep 300?

Based on 115,793 MOT tests across 6,930 vehicles.

71.4%
Pass Rate
5,834
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
6,930
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 8,438
parking brake recording little or no effort 5,580
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 5,078
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,828
Registration plate lamp not working 2,527
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KU08 YEX is a 2008 Chrysler-jeep 300 in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2008 Chrysler-jeep 300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 78,753 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-jeep 300 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 8,438 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KU08 YEX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chrysler-jeep 300 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 18 years old, this Chrysler-jeep 300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KU08 YEX registered?

KU08 YEX is a 2008 Chrysler-jeep 300, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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The MOT history for KU08 YEX shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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