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KY53 AWP

2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Beige Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

107,185 mi
Last recorded107,185 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser68,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY53 AWP
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2015 107,185 miles

corrosion forming on several brake pipes

Pass 14 Feb 2014 105,787 miles

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

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

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 11 Feb 2014 105,787 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2013 104,844 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion forming on all brake hose ferrules

Fail 13 Feb 2013 104,844 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion forming on all brake hose ferrules

Pass 25 Jan 2012 103,068 miles

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

front tyres 3mm tread

rear brake discs pitted

some corrosion forming on all brake hose ferrules

Pass 5 Feb 2011 98,321 miles

corrosion forming on metal pipe sections of rear flexy hoses

Fail 1 Feb 2011 98,314 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

corrosion forming on metal pipe sections of rear flexy hoses

o/s/front brake disc badly pitted

Pass 4 Feb 2010 90,117 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 90,110 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 78,501 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 66,501 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 66,501 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 61,125 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 AWP is a 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Beige with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 KY53 AWP, 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 AWP is a 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 11 December 2003.

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