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RV53 VCK

2003 Chrysler Neon

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

95,456 mi
Last recorded95,456 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Chrysler Neon51,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV53 VCK
MakeChrysler
ModelNeon
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 18 Dec 2020 95,456 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2019 78,040 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2019 78,040 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect n/s/f + o/s/f (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 70,351 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018 70,351 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 67,783 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 Dec 2017 67,783 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both front (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 59,992 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 56,256 miles

centre exhaust mount broken

Fail 19 Nov 2015 56,233 miles

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

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

centre exhaust mount broken

Fail 5 Dec 2014 51,045 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 51,045 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 45,824 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 36,079 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 31,628 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front shock earth straps broken

high level brake inop

Fail 24 Oct 2011 31,628 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front shock earth straps broken

high level brake inop

Pass 5 Nov 2010 26,534 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

damage to n/s/f outer tyre wall

Fail 5 Nov 2010 26,534 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

damage to n/s/f outer tyre wall

Pass 10 Oct 2009 20,220 miles

both rear tyres close to limit and side wall damaged ( advise replacement )185 60 15 H

front brake pads wearing low

near side front tyre side wall damaged ( advise replacement )

slight exhaust leak at rear joint

steering rack damp

Pass 29 Aug 2008 15,898 miles

near side front tyre close to limit

off side ear tyre soft and side wall damaged + worn on outer edge close to limit ( advise replacement )

Pass 5 Nov 2007 12,635 miles

slight distortion offside front brake

slight play offside rackend

Fail 5 Nov 2007 12,635 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside front lower suspension arm rear bush starting to debond

slight distortion offside front brake

slight play offside rackend

Pass 31 Oct 2006 9,606 miles

both front lower suspension arms rear bushes debonding and slight play nearside arm

How Reliable is the Chrysler Neon?

Based on 125,009 MOT tests across 15,659 vehicles.

69.6%
Pass Rate
5,166
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
15,659
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 7,414
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,437
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,612
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,708
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 4,272
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RV53 VCK is a 2003 Chrysler Neon in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

Across all 2003 Chrysler Neon models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 51,114 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 Neon fails its MOT is suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement, accounting for 7,414 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RV53 VCK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chrysler Neon typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 23 years old, this Chrysler Neon is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RV53 VCK registered?

RV53 VCK is a 2003 Chrysler Neon, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is RV53 VCK safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV53 VCK shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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