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SA02 KCF

2002 Chrysler Neon

Red Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

72,484 mi
Last recorded72,484 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2015
Typical for 2002 Chrysler Neon58,175 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA02 KCF
MakeChrysler
ModelNeon
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2015 72,484 miles

Engine has slight knock when cold

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2014 68,611 miles

Exhaust tail box corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

boot inop

Fail 20 Jun 2014 68,611 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust tail box corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

boot inop

Pass 20 Jun 2013 61,670 miles

Front fog lamps not illuminating

High level brake light not illuminating

Fail 19 Jun 2013 61,670 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front fog lamps not illuminating

High level brake light not illuminating

Pass 22 Jun 2012 56,285 miles

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

both front and both rear brake discs slightly corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak from engine

Fail 19 Jun 2012 56,284 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both front and both rear brake discs slightly corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak from engine

Pass 1 Sep 2011 53,864 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 51,292 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Jul 2010 53,077 miles

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

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2009 44,817 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 30 Sep 2009 44,817 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 33,202 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 29 Sep 2008 33,202 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2008 31,170 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 25,339 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)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 17,661 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 17,661 miles

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

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

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

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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SA02 KCF is a 2002 Chrysler Neon in Red with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2002 Chrysler Neon models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 58,175 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 SA02 KCF, 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 24 years old, this Chrysler Neon is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SA02 KCF registered?

SA02 KCF is a 2002 Chrysler Neon, first registered on 30 April 2002.

Is SA02 KCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA02 KCF shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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