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RF04 BKV

2004 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

101,803 mi
Last recorded101,803 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Chrysler Pt Cruiser65,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF04 BKV
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2018 101,803 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 88,649 miles

Front brakes binding slightly

Play in rack ends

Slight play in nearside and offside front suspension arms bushes

Pass 29 Sep 2014 79,370 miles

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

Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Sep 2014 79,349 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 70,914 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 63,543 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 55,367 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 55,367 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 46,658 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 38,314 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 33,635 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 30,046 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 29,820 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 29,820 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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RF04 BKV is a 2004 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2004 Chrysler Pt Cruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 65,780 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 RF04 BKV, 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 22 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 RF04 BKV registered?

RF04 BKV is a 2004 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 21 June 2004.

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The MOT history for RF04 BKV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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