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KX51 VKR

2002 Chrysler Neon

Silver Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2013
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

112,712 mi
Last recorded112,712 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2012
Typical for 2002 Chrysler Neon58,175 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX51 VKR
MakeChrysler
ModelNeon
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2012 112,712 miles

both front arm rear bushes slightly deteriorated

eml light on

front brake pad warning wires broken

hand brake has long travel

o/s/r tyre worn and has nail

oil leak

Fail 3 Aug 2012 112,712 miles

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

both front arm rear bushes slightly deteriorated

eml light on

front brake pad warning wires broken

hand brake has long travel

o/s/r tyre worn and has nail

oil leak

Fail 19 Jun 2012 111,589 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front earth straps near front wheel broken off and hanging down

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

engine management light on

handbrake lever comes up high

Pass 25 May 2011 98,874 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 98,607 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 84,897 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2010 84,897 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2010 84,352 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 75,129 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 73,889 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 60,264 miles

Both front brake discs getting corroded at edges.

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

Pass 17 Oct 2006 46,013 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 45,988 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2005 35,418 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2005 35,418 miles

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

How Reliable is the Chrysler Neon?

Based on 125,009 MOT tests across 15,659 vehicles.

69.6%
Pass Rate
5,166
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
15,659
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 7,414
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,437
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,612
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,708
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 4,272
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KX51 VKR is a 2002 Chrysler Neon in Silver with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

Across all 2002 Chrysler Neon models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 58,175 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 Neon fails its MOT is suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement, accounting for 7,414 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KX51 VKR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chrysler Neon typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 24 years old, this Chrysler Neon is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KX51 VKR registered?

KX51 VKR is a 2002 Chrysler Neon, first registered on 13 September 2002.

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