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KX51 RVU

2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Red Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

113,735 mi
Last recorded113,735 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2020
Typical for 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser73,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX51 RVU
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2020 113,735 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 112,345 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 110,773 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2018 110,773 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 107,966 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 106,042 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 106,042 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 103,626 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 99,426 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 17 Mar 2014 99,426 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2013 95,669 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Oil leak

slight play in both front tie rod ends

Fail 18 Mar 2013 95,667 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Oil leak

slight play in both front tie rod ends

Pass 5 Mar 2012 90,762 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 90,762 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 86,526 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 86,331 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Spare tyre missing

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

Pass 24 Dec 2009 84,300 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2009 84,300 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2008 80,379 miles

Both front lower suspension arm rear bushes are getting worn.

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

Fail 29 Oct 2008 80,379 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both front lower suspension arm rear bushes are getting worn.

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 73,453 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 4 Oct 2006 64,716 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2006 64,492 miles

Centre Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2005 53,807 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2005 53,438 miles

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

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

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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KX51 RVU is a 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Red with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 73,288 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 KX51 RVU, 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 25 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 KX51 RVU registered?

KX51 RVU is a 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 19 September 2001.

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