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R66 KBM

2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Maroon Petrol 2429cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

73,390 mi
Last recorded73,390 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser62,374 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR66 KBM
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2005
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,429cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 73,390 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 73,378 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 73,073 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 72,519 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 71,628 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 70,514 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 69,450 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018
Pass 17 Aug 2017

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 17 Aug 2017

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Front suspension locking device missing split pin missing from drive shaft (2.5.A.4)

Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket at centre section (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Aug 2016

Battery flat

Both headlight beam patterns weak

Centre to rear exhaust bracket broken

Coolant bellow minimum

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Inner wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak to engine

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Slight leak to bottle (2.3.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate Showing airbag fault (5.4.2)

Fail 16 Aug 2016

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar missing Anti-role bar link (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Battery flat

Both headlight beam patterns weak

Centre to rear exhaust bracket broken

Coolant bellow minimum

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Inner wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak to engine

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Slight leak to bottle (2.3.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate Showing airbag fault (5.4.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 64,154 miles

retest for test number 768705915246 tested on 03/08/2015

Fail 3 Aug 2015 64,128 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 49,931 miles

osf wishbone bush debonding

Fail 15 Aug 2014 49,751 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

osf wishbone bush debonding

Pass 23 Aug 2013 41,385 miles

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

o/s/r tyre has nail in

small leak on rear of gearbox

Pass 6 Mar 2012 32,553 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

oil leak on gear box

rear wiper split

Pass 11 Mar 2011 28,468 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 28,468 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 22,676 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 17,509 miles

all tyres outer edges slightly perished

Pass 17 Nov 2008 17,664 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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R66 KBM is a 2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Maroon with a 2,429cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 R66 KBM, 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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R66 KBM is a 2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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