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LX56 VHT

2006 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Red Petrol 2429cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

63,705 mi
Last recorded63,705 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Chrysler Pt Cruiser55,779 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX56 VHT
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,429cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 63,705 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing recommend change (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 62,325 miles

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

slight corrosion under body

Pass 27 Sep 2023 61,194 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

exhaust bracket corroded but still secure

Fail 11 Sep 2023 61,178 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlamps foggy (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 60,138 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2022 60,124 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 59,403 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 59,839 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 58,414 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 57,757 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2018 54,687 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 54,674 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 53,176 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 47,845 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit weraing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 42,667 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 39,078 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 35,290 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 35,276 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 30,482 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2011 24,250 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)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 17,726 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 10,212 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (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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LX56 VHT is a 2006 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Red with a 2,429cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2006 Chrysler Pt Cruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 55,779 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 LX56 VHT, 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 20 years old, this Chrysler Pt Cruiser is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LX56 VHT registered?

LX56 VHT is a 2006 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 8 September 2006.

Is LX56 VHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX56 VHT shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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