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KY05 POJ

2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

100,501 mi
Last recorded100,501 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser62,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY05 POJ
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2018 100,501 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and discs worn (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and discs worn (3.5.1g)

both front suspension lower arm rear bushes split and will soon require replacement

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

nearside front wheel binding slightly

Fail 24 Apr 2018 100,501 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and discs worn (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and discs worn (3.5.1g)

both front suspension lower arm rear bushes split and will soon require replacement

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

nearside front wheel binding slightly

Pass 25 Apr 2017 97,830 miles

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

both front brakes bind slightly

engine oil level below minimum on vehicle presentation

headlamp access panels in wheel arches missing

Fail 25 Apr 2017 97,830 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users lens in poor condition, polished for MOT (1.8.A.1a)

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

both front brakes bind slightly

engine oil level below minimum on vehicle presentation

headlamp access panels in wheel arches missing

Pass 13 Apr 2016 93,605 miles

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

both front suspension lower arm, rear bushes splitting

slight play in o/s track rod end

Fail 13 Apr 2016 93,605 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' mirror hangers (8.3.1e)

both front suspension lower arm, rear bushes splitting

slight play in o/s track rod end

Pass 15 Apr 2015 88,193 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside and offside rear brake hose metal sections corroded, not excessive at time of test

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

sticker obstructing nearside non obligitory mirror

Fail 11 Apr 2015 88,187 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside and offside rear brake hose metal sections corroded, not excessive at time of test

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

sticker obstructing nearside non obligitory mirror

Pass 17 Mar 2014 81,512 miles

Headlamp lenses deteriorating.

Both front suspension lower arms, rear bushes starting to de-bond.

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

O/S front inner wheelarch, headlamp access panel missing.

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

Power steering starting to get a little noisy.

Rear anti-roll bar, centre mounting bushes worn.

Wiper blades starting to split.

Fail 17 Mar 2014 81,512 miles

Both front suspension lower arms, rear bushes starting to de-bond.

Headlamp lenses deteriorating.

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

O/S front inner wheelarch, headlamp access panel missing.

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

Power steering starting to get a little noisy.

Rear anti-roll bar, centre mounting bushes worn.

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Wiper blades starting to split.

Pass 19 Mar 2013 74,006 miles

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

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

air bag light on

Fail 16 Mar 2013 73,996 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2012 68,613 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 60,919 miles

rear anti roll bar bushes worn

Fail 25 Feb 2011 60,821 miles

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

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

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

rear anti roll bar bushes worn

Pass 19 Feb 2010 52,371 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2009 42,801 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 33,576 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 33,576 miles

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

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

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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KY05 POJ is a 2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 KY05 POJ, 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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KY05 POJ is a 2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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