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KY05 YKP

2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

104,654 mi
Last recorded104,654 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2014
Typical for 2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser62,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2014 104,654 miles

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

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)

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

all rear anti roll bar bushes worn

centre rear seat belt missing

Fail 14 Mar 2014 104,650 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

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)

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

all rear anti roll bar bushes worn

centre rear seat belt missing

Pass 6 Mar 2013 91,359 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

centre rear seat belt defective

Pass 9 Mar 2012 76,891 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

airbag light on recording a fault

centre rear seat belt missing

Fail 8 Mar 2012 76,878 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

airbag light on recording a fault

centre rear seat belt missing

Pass 23 Feb 2011 63,480 miles

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

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

middle 2 point lap belt missing

n/s/r door does not open from outside plus inside

Pass 16 Feb 2010 48,776 miles

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 17 Feb 2009 37,996 miles

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)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 28,338 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 28,338 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 YKP is a 2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YKP, 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 YKP is a 2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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