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KV54 BVF

2004 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,630 mi
Last recorded85,630 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 Chrysler Pt Cruiser65,780 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV54 BVF
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2016 85,630 miles

Front Both sides discs corroded inners

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Jun 2016 85,416 miles

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

Front Both sides discs corroded inners

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 80,567 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 May 2015 80,552 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Both sides rear large metal brake pipes corroded between flexy hoses

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 71,062 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 May 2013 69,428 miles

Strong advise osf lower arm back bush debounded

bottom engine mount deteriorated

brakepipe corrosion

chip in screen

movement in rear anti roll bar

nsf bumper damaged

osf tyre worn on inner edge

osr tyre cracking

rack play

Fail 20 May 2013 69,215 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Strong advise both front lower arms back bushs debounded

bottom engine mount deteriorated

brakepipe corrosion

movement in rear anti roll bar

nsf bumper damaged

osf tyre worn on inner edge

osr tyre cracking

rack play

Pass 26 Mar 2012 62,711 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 55,244 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 55,244 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 May 2010 47,032 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2010 47,032 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 May 2009 37,261 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 31,641 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 22,833 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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KV54 BVF is a 2004 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 KV54 BVF, 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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What year was KV54 BVF registered?

KV54 BVF is a 2004 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 3 September 2004.

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