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KY05 YKW

2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Black Petrol 2429cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

126,892 mi
Last recorded126,892 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser62,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY05 YKW
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,429cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2021 126,892 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Sep 2021 126,882 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Outer lens heavily faded effecting the beam pattern. (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Outer lens heavily faded effecting the beam pattern. (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Engine mount deteriorated resulting in excessive movement. (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Lower Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides front disc brakes. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides front coil springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front lower arm rear bushes worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust mounting defective Rear lower exhaust bracket broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror glass cracked. (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides rear coil springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 122,604 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 118,096 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2019 118,096 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 107,148 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 107,148 miles

Emissions not tested noise in engine (8.2.1.2 (d))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 121,540 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Jun 2016 111,215 miles

Nearside Wiper blade split

Oil leak Slight engine ()

Fail 21 Jun 2016 111,210 miles

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

Nearside Wiper blade split

Oil leak Slight engine ()

Pass 24 Jun 2015 102,871 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 90,498 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 10 Jun 2014 90,498 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 83,496 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake pads getting low

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 78,906 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 64,687 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 57,618 miles

steel sections of flexible brake pipes on all four wheels corroding

Fail 16 Jun 2010 57,618 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 48,530 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 19 Jun 2009 48,391 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 16 May 2008 33,336 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 32,898 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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KY05 YKW is a 2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Black with a 2,429cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YKW, 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 YKW is a 2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 26 April 2005.

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