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RE06 VSX

2006 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Blue Petrol 2429cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

64,415 mi
Last recorded64,415 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Chrysler Pt Cruiser55,779 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE06 VSX
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,429cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 64,415 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Aug 2025 64,410 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 59,742 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2023 56,794 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2023 56,790 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 53,280 miles

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2022 53,280 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 50,180 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2021 50,180 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2020 46,269 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 42,373 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge no cords visable at present (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge no cords visable at present (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 40,709 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Jul 2018 40,704 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 38,930 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 37,313 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement of front wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 35,623 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 33,898 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 32,347 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 31,102 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 29,933 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 29,932 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 25,524 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 25,524 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 18 May 2009 21,967 miles

Advise nearside overtaking mirror damaged

Fail 18 May 2009 21,967 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Advise nearside overtaking mirror damaged

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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RE06 VSX is a 2006 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Blue with a 2,429cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 RE06 VSX, 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 RE06 VSX registered?

RE06 VSX is a 2006 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 22 May 2006.

Is RE06 VSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE06 VSX shows 25 tests with a 68% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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