CarVerify

Free Car Check

SY52 SWK

2002 Chrysler Neon

Black Petrol 1996cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2013
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

91,606 mi
Last recorded91,606 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2012
Typical for 2002 Chrysler Neon58,175 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Chrysler
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY52 SWK
MakeChrysler
ModelNeon
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2012 91,606 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

power steering pipes corroded

under vehicle corroded throughout

Fail 3 Aug 2012 91,606 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

power steering pipes corroded

under vehicle corroded throughout

Pass 16 Aug 2011 88,502 miles

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

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

front brakes soft

front discs scored

rear cross member and arms corroded

slight vibration in front brakes

Fail 5 Aug 2011 88,390 miles

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

front discs scored

rear cross member and arms corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2010 82,855 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 82,479 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2009 73,703 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 73,688 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 9 Feb 2008 65,069 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Feb 2008 65,066 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Oct 2006 52,989 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 52,989 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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
Full Chrysler Neon reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

SY52 SWK is a 2002 Chrysler Neon in Black with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SY52 SWK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SY52 SWK?

You can check the full history of SY52 SWK by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SY52 SWK registered?

SY52 SWK is a 2002 Chrysler Neon, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is SY52 SWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY52 SWK shows 12 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SY52 SWK have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SY52 SWK. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.