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PJ56 WVK

2006 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Silver Petrol 2429cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

101,164 mi
Last recorded101,164 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Chrysler Pt Cruiser55,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ56 WVK
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,429cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 101,164 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 99,258 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Jan 2023 99,227 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 95,998 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective x2 (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2021 95,997 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective x2 (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2020 94,036 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 91,225 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 91,220 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 87,250 miles

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

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

engine light on

Fail 27 Sep 2016 87,247 miles

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

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

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

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

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

engine light on

Pass 2 Oct 2015 80,648 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 80,641 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side walls cracked badly (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 75,804 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Oct 2014 75,802 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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 72,672 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 66,796 miles

slight curbing damage to nearside front tyre

slight curbing damage to offside front tyre

Pass 18 Apr 2011 59,131 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 56,105 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 41,691 miles

cut nearside rear tyre

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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PJ56 WVK is a 2006 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Silver with a 2,429cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 PJ56 WVK, 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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PJ56 WVK is a 2006 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 29 December 2006.

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