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KX04 KXU

2004 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,366 mi
Last recorded135,366 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 Chrysler Pt Cruiser65,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX04 KXU
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2016 135,366 miles

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

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

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

Trailer electrical socket deteriorated but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 125,578 miles

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

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

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion member (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 118,665 miles

*** TYRE TREAD DEPTHS = N/S/F AND O/S/R = 4.0MM , N/S/R = 7.0MM , O/S/F = 8.0MM *** LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6MM ***

Fail 7 Nov 2014 118,665 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

*** ANTI FREEZE STRENGH = OK @ -37C ***

*** BRAKE FLUID DIRTY/TESTED & FAILED ***

*** O/S/F AND N/S/F HEAD LAMP PATTERNS POOR ***

*** O/S/R FOG LAMP LENS BROKEN/MISSING ***

*** SUSPENSION RATTLE ***

*** TYRE TREAD DEPTHS = N/S/F AND O/S/R = 4.0MM , N/S/R = 7.0MM , O/S/F = 8.0MM *** LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6MM ***

Pass 21 Nov 2013 110,881 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 110,881 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 102,635 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 92,035 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 92,021 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 76,624 miles

Coolant leak

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

cover under engine

front discs worn

Fail 6 Sep 2010 76,624 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Coolant leak

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

cover under engine

front discs worn

Pass 19 Aug 2009 64,796 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 64,794 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2008 53,627 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 37,444 miles

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

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

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

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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KX04 KXU is a 2004 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Black with a 2,148cc diesel 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 KX04 KXU, 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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KX04 KXU is a 2004 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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