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KU55 YUW

2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Maroon Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

126,520 mi
Last recorded126,520 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser62,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU55 YUW
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2005
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 126,520 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2025 126,510 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 126,470 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 125,220 miles

Rear brake hoses rusty

Pass 4 Oct 2022 122,270 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

both headlamps - poor pattern

Pass 18 Sep 2021 119,257 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2021 119,257 miles

Offside Front Upper Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 110,988 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 102,519 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 100,264 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 97,523 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 89,080 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 89,080 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2015 79,213 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 70,764 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 62,262 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 54,671 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 46,863 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 36,973 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2010 36,973 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 29,213 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 20,267 miles

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

Offside Inner 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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KU55 YUW is a 2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Maroon with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KU55 YUW, 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.

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What year was KU55 YUW registered?

KU55 YUW is a 2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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