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KY53 AVB

2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

193,654 mi
Last recorded193,654 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser68,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY53 AVB
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2022 193,654 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear brake pipes covered in grease ?

engine oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2021 188,103 miles

Nearside Fuel tank strap corroded

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Formed pipe on trailing arm corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Formed pipe on trailing arm corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2021 188,103 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Fuel tank strap corroded

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Formed pipe on trailing arm corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Formed pipe on trailing arm corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 183,229 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 176,487 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 166,782 miles

Rear Panhard rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 157,022 miles

Offside Rear anti roll bar bush slight play

Pass 4 Mar 2016 149,128 miles

rear discs corroded

slight corrosion to o/s front jacking point

Fail 26 Feb 2016 148,867 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

rear discs corroded

slight corrosion to o/s front jacking point

Pass 4 Mar 2015 137,141 miles

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)

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

Fail 27 Feb 2015 137,133 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 127,590 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear road springs corroded

rear wiper blade split

Pass 1 Mar 2013 118,402 miles

condensation n/s/r light lence

deterioration front no plate

front indecators beginingto shine white light

small pin holes both lower ball joint gaitors

wear o/s steering rack arm

Fail 22 Feb 2013 118,230 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

condensation n/s/r light lence

deterioration front no plate

front indecators beginingto shine white light

small pin holes both lower ball joint gaitors

wear o/s steering rack arm

Pass 17 Feb 2012 110,487 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 97,599 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 83,529 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2010 83,529 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 70,433 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 56,601 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 42,244 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 30,009 miles

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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KY53 AVB is a 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 68,331 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 KY53 AVB, 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 23 years old, this Chrysler Pt Cruiser is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KY53 AVB is a 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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