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MV02 VGC

2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Beige Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

69,844 mi
Last recorded69,844 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser72,389 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV02 VGC
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 69,844 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 69,824 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 69,699 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 69,688 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 69,666 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 69,650 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 69,632 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 69,151 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 68,757 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 6 Feb 2018 68,720 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 68,213 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 67,230 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 63,656 miles

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 3 Feb 2014 60,697 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 57,544 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 50,582 miles

n/s/f brake binding slightly

slight judder/grabbing on front brakes

Pass 2 Feb 2011 46,116 miles

o/s/f seatbelt slightly twisted

sealable temp fuel cap fitted

Pass 3 Feb 2010 42,225 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 39,206 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)

chaffing to all four tyre walls

slight imbalance to front and rear brakes

Pass 11 Feb 2008 33,626 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 33,626 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 29,211 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 29,211 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 24,555 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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MV02 VGC is a 2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Beige with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 72,389 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 MV02 VGC, 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 24 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 MV02 VGC registered?

MV02 VGC is a 2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is MV02 VGC safe to buy?

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