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MW56 RKA

2007 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Purple Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

120,464 mi
Last recorded120,464 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2018
Typical for 2007 Chrysler Pt Cruiser53,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW56 RKA
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2007
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2018 120,464 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 117,351 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 117,335 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage lamp unit (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 109,084 miles

Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.2.C.1c)

Front Ball joint has slight play both (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

hand brake on limit will need repair or adjustment

slight play in rack end

Pass 11 Oct 2014 105,120 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/f second hand arm fitted

Fail 10 Oct 2014 105,120 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 91,363 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 Jan 2014 91,363 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Jan 2013 71,216 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

inner faces of rear brake discs deteriorating

Fail 15 Jan 2013 71,216 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

inner faces of rear brake discs deteriorating

Pass 21 Dec 2011 52,200 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 13 Jan 2011 36,427 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 26,149 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2009 25,870 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

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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MW56 RKA is a 2007 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Purple with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2007 Chrysler Pt Cruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 53,287 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 MW56 RKA, 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 19 years old, this Chrysler Pt Cruiser is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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MW56 RKA is a 2007 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 20 January 2007.

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