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KV04 HBC

2004 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Beige Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

118,228 mi
Last recorded118,228 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 Chrysler Pt Cruiser65,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV04 HBC
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2017 118,228 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2017 118,228 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 109,981 miles

engine oil leak.

Pass 19 Oct 2015 102,642 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 96,507 miles

both headlamp lenses deteriorated.

Pass 24 Oct 2013 91,122 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

earth wire broken on nearside strut

engine oil leak

Fail 23 Oct 2013 91,122 miles

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

earth wire broken on nearside strut

engine oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2012 87,010 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 26 Oct 2012 87,010 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 77,095 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake discs wearing on inner edges

offside rear tyre has slight deterioration

Pass 26 Oct 2010 66,801 miles

front discs worn on inner edge

rear discs worn on inner edge

Fail 26 Oct 2010 66,801 miles

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

front discs worn on inner edge

rear discs worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Oct 2009 54,594 miles

slight deterioration front wiper blades

Pass 4 Oct 2008 43,842 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2008 43,842 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 34,268 miles

both front wish bone bushes are starting to pull out

scratch on offside rear quater panel

scratches on all four doors

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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KV04 HBC is a 2004 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Beige with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2004 Chrysler Pt Cruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 65,780 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 KV04 HBC, 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 22 years old, this Chrysler Pt Cruiser is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KV04 HBC is a 2004 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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