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LK51 KVM

2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Blue Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

120,574 mi
Last recorded120,574 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser73,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK51 KVM
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2015 120,574 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Upper engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside and nearside headlamp glass are misting

rear exhaust mounting is insecure but exhaust is still adequately supported

Fail 3 Aug 2015 120,573 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Upper engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside and nearside headlamp glass are misting

rear exhaust mounting is insecure but exhaust is still adequately supported

Pass 29 Apr 2014 112,314 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2014 112,314 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 104,088 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 95,521 miles

front axle tread app limit for wear

front num plate damaged

red rust underside generally covering components

Fail 27 Jan 2012 95,521 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front axle tread app limit for wear

Fail 17 Sep 2010 95,461 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 95,461 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 89,944 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 82,703 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 74,554 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 68,323 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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LK51 KVM is a 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Blue with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 73,288 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 LK51 KVM, 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 25 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 LK51 KVM registered?

LK51 KVM is a 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 12 November 2001.

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