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KY53 LVG

2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Purple Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

132,294 mi
Last recorded132,294 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser68,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY53 LVG
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2021 132,294 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 119,691 miles

surface corrosion on bonnet

surface corrosion on brake discs from sitting

surface corrosion on n/s rear wheel arch

Fail 21 Oct 2020 119,691 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

surface corrosion on bonnet

surface corrosion on brake discs from sitting

surface corrosion on n/s rear wheel arch

Pass 3 Jan 2019 117,330 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Rear brake pads wearing down

surface corrosion on bonnet edge

surface corrosion on n/s rear outer sill , n/s and o/s inner sills

Pass 2 Jan 2018 112,384 miles

Offside head light at low mark of aim

slight corrosion on n/s rear sill

Pass 9 Jan 2017 108,046 miles

Oil leak ()

slight corrosion on n/s rear sill

slight drag on front brakes

Pass 2 Oct 2015 103,284 miles

headlights misty lenzes

n/s front brakes squeek

oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2014 98,229 miles

n/s rear sill starting to rust

o/s rear tyre weather cracking

oil leak

rear brake pipes have corrosion on

Fail 27 Oct 2014 98,229 miles

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

n/s rear sill starting to rust

o/s rear tyre weather cracking

oil leak

rear brake pipes have corrosion on

Pass 31 Oct 2013 88,070 miles

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

both rear brake flexi hoses corroding

earth wires not attatched to front shocks

front discs worn , n/s scored

front no plate K delaminating

wiper ends torn

Fail 30 Oct 2013 88,070 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

both rear brake flexi hoses corroding

earth wires not attatched to front shocks

front no plate K delaminating

wiper ends torn

Pass 30 Oct 2012 83,983 miles

earth wires to front legs broken

front pads wearing down

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge, and nail in

Fail 30 Oct 2012 83,983 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

earth wires to front legs broken

front pads wearing down

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge, and nail in

Pass 28 Oct 2011 78,955 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 78,955 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 73,348 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 68,571 miles

both side front suspension arm rear bushes seperating

Pass 22 Oct 2008 54,348 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 54,346 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 37,324 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2006 25,187 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 LVG is a 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Purple with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LVG, 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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What year was KY53 LVG registered?

KY53 LVG is a 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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