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OY56 KGX

2006 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Black Petrol 2429cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

115,989 mi
Last recorded115,989 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Chrysler Pt Cruiser55,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY56 KGX
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,429cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 115,989 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 110,370 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2025 110,370 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps + o/s. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 105,065 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2024 105,065 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 100,884 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 95,613 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 91,455 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Mid/Front pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2021 91,451 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Mid/Front pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 88,554 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 82,178 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 76,135 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 69,708 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 61,745 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 54,971 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 49,577 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 49,576 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 42,918 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 36,102 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 36,098 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 28,738 miles

Advise hand brake long travel

Advise rear brakes slightly sticking

Fail 3 Sep 2010 28,738 miles

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

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

Advise hand brake long travel

Advise oil level was low

Advise rear brakes slightly sticking

Pass 3 Sep 2009 21,776 miles

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

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)

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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OY56 KGX is a 2006 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Black with a 2,429cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 OY56 KGX, 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 OY56 KGX registered?

OY56 KGX is a 2006 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 11 September 2006.

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