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SP51 HUZ

2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Black Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

165,362 mi
Last recorded165,362 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser73,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP51 HUZ
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 165,362 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 161,524 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 159,427 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2023 159,427 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength COIL SPRING SEAT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength COIL SPRING SEAT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached ALSO ARM DAMAGED (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Electrical wiring insecure BOTH FRONT SHOCK EARTH WIRES MISING (4.11 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH FRONT (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 156,173 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 152,737 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 149,695 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 146,240 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 141,083 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 135,991 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 130,406 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 28 Oct 2015 124,705 miles

Offside Front chassis corroding

Rear Upper spring mounts corroding

both front indicators showing slight white light

fuel tank straps corroding

Fail 25 Sep 2014 117,711 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

slight exhaust blow

Pass 25 Sep 2014 117,711 miles

slight exhaust blow

Pass 23 Sep 2013 111,463 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 105,622 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 98,396 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 88,649 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 80,371 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 70,266 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 61,452 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 51,986 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 39,050 miles

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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SP51 HUZ is a 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Black with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

Across all 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 73,288 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 SP51 HUZ, 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 25 years old, this Chrysler Pt Cruiser is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SP51 HUZ registered?

SP51 HUZ is a 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 31 October 2001.

Is SP51 HUZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP51 HUZ shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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