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RV05 SUF

2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Red Petrol 2429cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

107,010 mi
Last recorded107,010 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser62,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV05 SUF
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,429cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2021 107,010 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 89,930 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2019 89,914 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (1.1.10 (e))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

one rear exhaust mounting broken but system still adequately supported

Pass 12 Jan 2018 86,506 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2018 86,135 miles

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

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 77,549 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 77,549 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 76,049 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 74,086 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013

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

mileage not illuminating

Fail 29 Oct 2013

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

mileage not illuminating

Pass 6 Nov 2012

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

mileage not illuminating

Pass 3 Nov 2011 37,870 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 37,870 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 24,472 miles

both rear tyres worn, n/s deteriorated on inner edge

Pass 3 Apr 2008 22,759 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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RV05 SUF is a 2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Red with a 2,429cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 RV05 SUF, 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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What year was RV05 SUF registered?

RV05 SUF is a 2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 15 April 2005.

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