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KW54 BDU

2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Silver Petrol 2429cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

117,221 mi
Last recorded117,221 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser62,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW54 BDU
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,429cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2018 117,221 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Fail 15 Mar 2018 116,788 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 107,273 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 10 Mar 2017 107,273 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 97,424 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 88,451 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 78,467 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s and n/s wiper blades splir

Fail 4 Mar 2014 78,169 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 68,055 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 68,055 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 59,132 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 50,198 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 50,198 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 38,458 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 31,109 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 23,733 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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KW54 BDU is a 2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Silver with a 2,429cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 KW54 BDU, 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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KW54 BDU is a 2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 10 February 2005.

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