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NU05 HVB

2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Silver Petrol 2429cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2016
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

74,492 mi
Last recorded74,492 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser62,374 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU05 HVB
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,429cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2015 74,492 miles

both rear brake pipe flexi hose slight corrosion

headlamp beam pattern poor

Fail 29 Sep 2015 74,458 miles

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint both front outer lower (2.5.B.1a)

both rear brake pipe flexi hose slight corrosion

headlamp beam pattern poor

Pass 30 Sep 2014 66,973 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 66,814 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

corrosion setting in to both rear flexi hoses

eng oil low

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

slight lift in steering rack

Pass 13 Sep 2013 61,406 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 9 Sep 2013 61,365 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 57,291 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2012 57,291 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 52,138 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 52,138 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 46,118 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 39,412 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 39,376 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 May 2008 31,553 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak at engine

Fail 27 May 2008 31,429 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

oil leak at engine

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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NU05 HVB is a 2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Silver with a 2,429cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 NU05 HVB, 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 NU05 HVB registered?

NU05 HVB is a 2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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