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LF55 KGX

2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Blue Petrol 2429cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

67,230 mi
Last recorded67,230 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser62,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF55 KGX
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,429cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 67,230 miles

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

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2026 67,220 miles

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

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

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 62,140 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 58,482 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 53,383 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective os & ns (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 49,288 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 48,314 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

exhaust hanger broken off

Pass 26 Sep 2019 43,456 miles

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

exhaust hanger broken

Pass 3 Sep 2018 42,164 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush d bonding /splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush d bonding /splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

exhaust corroded

front wipers starting to smear

travel to park brake

Fail 30 Aug 2018 42,614 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush d bonding /splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush d bonding /splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

exhaust corroded

front wipers starting to smear

travel to park brake

Pass 18 Apr 2017 38,564 miles

Both front and nearside rear tyre perished

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 36,800 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 34,762 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 11 Dec 2014 34,735 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 30,948 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 27,245 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 23,237 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 19,908 miles

Advise offside rear tyre deteriorating on outer edge

Fail 6 Dec 2010 19,908 miles

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

Advise offside rear tyre deteriorating on outer edge

Pass 3 Dec 2009 16,424 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 16,424 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 12,943 miles

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

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

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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LF55 KGX is a 2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Blue with a 2,429cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 LF55 KGX, 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 LF55 KGX registered?

LF55 KGX is a 2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 9 December 2005.

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