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LB05 SMU

2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

71,297 mi
Last recorded71,297 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser62,374 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB05 SMU
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 4 Feb 2021 71,297 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8 mm (5.2.3 (e))

advise headlights deteriorated

Pass 26 Feb 2020 59,904 miles

Offside Front brake slight bind

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

Fail 25 Feb 2020 59,903 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front brake slight bind

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 54,074 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r and o/s/r D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 54,074 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r and o/s/r D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

advise o/s headlamp deteriorated

Pass 3 Apr 2018 51,208 miles

advise headlights deteriorated

Fail 3 Apr 2018 51,208 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

advise headlights deteriorated

Pass 19 Jan 2017 47,776 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 44,139 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 31,902 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2014 31,902 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 26,003 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)

Fail 3 Sep 2013 26,003 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2012 24,106 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 19,355 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 17,983 miles

both rear tyres perishing in treads

Fail 17 Jul 2009 17,983 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

both rear tyres perishing in treads

Pass 4 Jul 2008 154,016 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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LB05 SMU is a 2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 LB05 SMU, 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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What year was LB05 SMU registered?

LB05 SMU is a 2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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